How to pronounce dilling
Say it like DIL-ing. Dilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL).
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- DIL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dilling
American and British speakers say dilling in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIL-ing.
What does dilling mean?
- present participle and gerund of dill How to pronounce dill
Words that rhyme with dilling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dilling.
Questions about saying dilling
How do you pronounce dilling?
Say DIL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilling?
Dilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL). Broken into parts: DIL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dilling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.