How to pronounce dulling
Say it like DUHL-ing. Dulling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHL).
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- DUHL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dulling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHLSay 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 dulling
American and British speakers say dulling in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʌlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHL-ing.
What does dulling mean?
- present participle and gerund of dull How to pronounce dull
- The process of making or becoming dull.
Questions about saying dulling
How do you pronounce dulling?
Say DUHL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dulling?
Dulling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHL). Broken into parts: DUHL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dulling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʌlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.