How to pronounce broiling
Say it like BROY-ling. Broiling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROY).
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- BROY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broiling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of broiling
American and British speakers say broiling in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROY-ling.
What does broiling mean?
- Very hot.
- A food prepared by broiling.
- gerund of broil: the act of broiling. How to pronounce broil
- present participle and gerund of broil How to pronounce broil
Where does broiling come from?
From broil + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with broiling
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Questions about saying broiling
How do you pronounce broiling?
Say BROY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broiling?
Broiling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROY). Broken into parts: BROY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say broiling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.