How to pronounce fondling
Say it like FON-duh-ling. Fondling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FON).
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- FON
- duh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fondling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fondling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FON-duh-ling.
What does fondling mean?
- A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.
- present participle and gerund of fondle How to pronounce fondle
- The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
Where does fondling come from?
From fond + -ling.
Questions about saying fondling
How do you pronounce fondling?
Say FON-duh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑndəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒndəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fondling?
Fondling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FON). Broken into parts: FON · duh · ling.
Is fondling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒndəlɪŋ/ (FON-duh-ling).