How to pronounce cuddling
Say it like KUHD-ling. Cuddling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHD).
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- KUHD
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuddling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHDSay 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 cuddling
American and British speakers say cuddling in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌdlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkʌdlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHD-ling.
What does cuddling mean?
Questions about saying cuddling
How do you pronounce cuddling?
Say KUHD-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌdlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌdlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuddling?
Cuddling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHD). Broken into parts: KUHD · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say cuddling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌdlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌdlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.