How to pronounce brawling
Say it like BRAW-ling. Brawling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW).
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- BRAW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brawling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brawling
American and British speakers say brawling in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAW-ling.
What does brawling mean?
- present participle and gerund of brawl How to pronounce brawl
- prone to brawls; unruly; pugnacious
- An unruly fight; a brawl.
Words that rhyme with brawling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brawling.
Questions about saying brawling
How do you pronounce brawling?
Say BRAW-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brawling?
Brawling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW). Broken into parts: BRAW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say brawling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.