How to pronounce doling
Say it like DOH-ling. Doling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-ling.
What does doling mean?
Words that rhyme with doling
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Questions about saying doling
How do you pronounce doling?
Say DOH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doling?
Doling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · ling.
Is doling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdəʊlɪŋ/ (DOH-ling).