How to pronounce curling
Say it like KUR-ling. Curling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of curling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-ling.
What does curling mean?
- a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
- (of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
Words that rhyme with curling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of curling.
Questions about saying curling
How do you pronounce curling?
Say KUR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curling?
Curling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · ling.
Is curling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɜːlɪŋ/ (KUR-ling).