How to pronounce barreling
Say it like BAR-uh-ling. Barreling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barreling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barreling
American and British speakers say barreling in essentially the same way: /ˈbærəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbærəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-uh-ling.
Other ways to say barreling
Barreling also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BER-uh-ling /ˈbɛrəlɪŋ/
What does barreling mean?
- present participle and gerund of barrel How to pronounce barrel
- A defect in which a testpiece is deformed into a barrel-like shape.
- Synonym of barrel distortion.
Words that rhyme with barreling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barreling.
Questions about saying barreling
How do you pronounce barreling?
Say BAR-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbærəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barreling?
Barreling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say barreling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbærəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.