How to pronounce extolling
Say it like ik-STOH-ling. Extolling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH).
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- ik
- STOH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extolling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STOHSay 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 extolling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ik-STOH-ling.
What does extolling mean?
- present participle and gerund of extoll
- present participle and gerund of extol How to pronounce extol
Words that rhyme with extolling
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Questions about saying extolling
How do you pronounce extolling?
Say ik-STOH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstoʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extolling?
Extolling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH). Broken into parts: ik · STOH · ling.
Is extolling 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 /ɪkˈstəʊlɪŋ/ (ik-STOH-ling).