How to pronounce fueling
Say it like FYOO-ling. Fueling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fueling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fueling
American and British speakers say fueling in essentially the same way: /ˈfjulɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfjuːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-ling.
What does fueling mean?
- (Canadian spelling, common) present participle and gerund of fuel
- The act or process by which something is fueled.
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Words that rhyme with fueling
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Questions about saying fueling
How do you pronounce fueling?
Say FYOO-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjulɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fueling?
Fueling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say fueling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjulɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.