How to pronounce bottling
Say it like BOT-uh-ling. Bottling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bottling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 bottling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BOT-uh-ling.
What does bottling mean?
- A batch of bottled liquids, as from a single vat, barrel, or seasonal growth.“The bottlings from the barrel-aged wines bear a premium label.”
- The act of pelting (a musical act on stage, etc.) with bottles as a sign of disapproval.
- present participle and gerund of bottle How to pronounce bottle
Words that rhyme with bottling
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Questions about saying bottling
How do you pronounce bottling?
Say BOT-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bottling?
Bottling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · uh · ling.
Is bottling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒtəlɪŋ/ (BOT-uh-ling).