How to pronounce excelling
Say it like ek-SEL-ing. Excelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- ek
- SEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excelling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SELSay 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 excelling
American and British speakers say excelling in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈsɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ɛkˈsɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SEL-ing.
What does excelling mean?
- present participle and gerund of excel How to pronounce excel
Words that rhyme with excelling
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Questions about saying excelling
How do you pronounce excelling?
Say ek-SEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excelling?
Excelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: ek · SEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say excelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈsɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɛkˈsɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.