How to pronounce chiseling
Say it like CHIZ-uh-ling. Chiseling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIZ).
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- CHIZ
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiseling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 chiseling
American and British speakers say chiseling in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪzəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪzəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIZ-uh-ling.
What does chiseling mean?
- present participle and gerund of chisel How to pronounce chisel
- Alternative form of chiselling.
Words that rhyme with chiseling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chiseling.
Questions about saying chiseling
How do you pronounce chiseling?
Say CHIZ-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪzəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪzəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiseling?
Chiseling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIZ). Broken into parts: CHIZ · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say chiseling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪzəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪzəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.