How to pronounce falling
Say it like FAH-ling. Falling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɑlɪŋ/FAH-ling
UK British/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/FAW-ling
- FAH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of falling
American and British speakers say falling in essentially the same way: /ˈfɑlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAW-ling.
What does falling mean?
adjective
- decreasing in amount or degree“falling temperature”
- becoming lower or less in degree or value“a falling market”“falling incomes”
- coming down freely under the influence of gravity“the eerie whistle of dropping bombs”“falling rain”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying falling
How do you pronounce falling?
Say FAH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falling?
Falling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH). Broken into parts: FAH · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say falling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɑlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.