How to pronounce dawdling
Say it like DAWD-ling. Dawdling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWD).
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- DAWD
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dawdling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dawdling
American and British speakers say dawdling in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔdlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɔːdlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAWD-ling.
What does dawdling mean?
- gerund of dawdle: the act of one who dawdles. How to pronounce dawdle
- present participle and gerund of dawdle How to pronounce dawdle
Where does dawdling come from?
From dawdle + -ing.
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Questions about saying dawdling
How do you pronounce dawdling?
Say DAWD-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔdlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːdlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dawdling?
Dawdling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWD). Broken into parts: DAWD · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say dawdling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔdlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɔːdlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.