How to pronounce caroling
Say it like KAR-uh-ling. Caroling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caroling 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 "a" in cat.
- 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 caroling
American and British speakers say caroling in essentially the same way: /ˈkærəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkærəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-uh-ling.
What does caroling mean?
Questions about saying caroling
How do you pronounce caroling?
Say KAR-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkærəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caroling?
Caroling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say caroling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkærəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.