How to pronounce fuelling
Say it like FYOO-ling. Fuelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuelling 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 fuelling
American and British speakers say fuelling in essentially the same way: /ˈfjulɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfjuːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-ling.
What does fuelling mean?
- (Canadian spelling, common) present participle and gerund of fuel
- UK standard spelling of fueling.
Words that rhyme with fuelling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fuelling.
Words that sound like fuelling
Questions about saying fuelling
How do you pronounce fuelling?
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 fuelling?
Fuelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say fuelling 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.
What words sound the same as fuelling?
Fuelling sounds the same as fueling in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.