How to pronounce colling
Say it like KOL-ing. Colling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-ing.
What does colling mean?
- The act of colling; hugging or embracing.
- present participle and gerund of coll. How to pronounce coll
Where does colling come from?
Inherited from Middle English collyng.
Questions about saying colling
How do you pronounce colling?
Say KOL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colling?
Colling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · ing.
Is colling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒlɪŋ/ (KOL-ing).