How to pronounce chuckling
Say it like CHUHK-ling. Chuckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK).
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- CHUHK
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chuckling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHKSay 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 chuckling
American and British speakers say chuckling in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHK-ling.
What does chuckling mean?
- present participle and gerund of chuckle How to pronounce chuckle
- An instance in which someone chuckles
Words that rhyme with chuckling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chuckling.
Questions about saying chuckling
How do you pronounce chuckling?
Say CHUHK-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chuckling?
Chuckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK). Broken into parts: CHUHK · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say chuckling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.