How to pronounce buckling
Say it like BUHK-ling. Buckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of buckling
American and British speakers say buckling in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-ling.
What does buckling mean?
- The act of fastening a buckle.
- A folding into hills and valleys.
- The action of giving in (slightly) to pressure or stress by developing a bulge, bending or kinking (with the eventual risk of collapsing).
- Wavy; curly, as hair.
- present participle and gerund of buckle How to pronounce buckle
Where does buckling come from?
From the verb to buckle, equivalent to buckle + -ing.
Words that rhyme with buckling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buckling.
Questions about saying buckling
How do you pronounce buckling?
Say BUHK-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckling?
Buckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say buckling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.