How to pronounce foolings
Say it like FOO-lingz. Foolings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foolings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foolings
American and British speakers say foolings in essentially the same way: /ˈfulɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈfuːlɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOO-lingz.
What does foolings mean?
- plural of fooling How to pronounce fooling
Questions about saying foolings
How do you pronounce foolings?
Say FOO-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfulɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈfuːlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foolings?
Foolings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · lingz.
Do Americans and Brits say foolings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfulɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈfuːlɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.