How to pronounce fouling
Say it like FOW-ling. Fouling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOW).
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- FOW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fouling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fouling
American and British speakers say fouling in essentially the same way: /ˈfaʊlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfaʊlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOW-ling.
What does fouling mean?
- present participle and gerund of foul
- The adhesion of a foreign material onto a surface, especially so as to reduce its functionality.
Words that rhyme with fouling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fouling.
Questions about saying fouling
How do you pronounce fouling?
Say FOW-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fouling?
Fouling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOW). Broken into parts: FOW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say fouling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaʊlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfaʊlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.