How to pronounce filling
Say it like FIL-ing. Filling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of filling
American and British speakers say filling in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-ing.
What does filling mean?
- any material that fills a space or container“there was not enough fill for the trench”
- flow into something (as a container)
- a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches etc.
Words that rhyme with filling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of filling.
Questions about saying filling
How do you pronounce filling?
Say FIL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filling?
Filling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say filling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.