How to pronounce dwelling
Say it like DWEL-ing. Dwelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWEL).
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- DWEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dwelling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DWELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dwelling
American and British speakers say dwelling in essentially the same way: /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DWEL-ing.
What does dwelling mean?
- housing that someone is living in“he built a modest dwelling near the pond”“they raise money to provide homes for the homeless”
Where does dwelling come from?
From Middle English dwellynge, dwellyng (“delay, continuance, abode”), equivalent to dwell + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with dwelling
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Questions about saying dwelling
How do you pronounce dwelling?
Say DWEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dwelling?
Dwelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWEL). Broken into parts: DWEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dwelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.