How to pronounce carling
Say it like KAR-ling. Carling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-ling.
What does carling mean?
- Alternative form of carline (“old woman”).
- A piece of squared timber fitted fore-and-aft between the deck beams of a wooden ship to provide support for the deck planking.
- A cultivar of field pea or maple pea, dried, soaked, boiled, then fried.
Words that rhyme with carling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carling.
Questions about saying carling
How do you pronounce carling?
Say KAR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carling?
Carling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ling.
Is carling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːlɪŋ/ (KAH-ling).