How to pronounce faltering
Say it like FAWL-tuh-ring. Faltering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL).
- FAWL
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faltering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of faltering
American and British speakers say faltering in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔltərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAWL-tuh-ring.
What does faltering mean?
- hesitant, halting
- present participle and gerund of falter How to pronounce falter
- hesitancy
Where does faltering come from?
From falter + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying faltering
How do you pronounce faltering?
Say FAWL-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔltərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faltering?
Faltering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL). Broken into parts: FAWL · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say faltering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔltərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.