How to pronounce culling
Say it like KUHL-ing. Culling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of culling
American and British speakers say culling in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkʌlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-ing.
What does culling mean?
- present participle and gerund of cull How to pronounce cull
- The act by which things are culled; the process of selecting for acceptance or removal.
- Anything separated or selected from a mass.
Questions about saying culling
How do you pronounce culling?
Say KUHL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culling?
Culling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say culling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.