How to pronounce funneling
Say it like FUHN-uh-ling. Funneling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funneling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep 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 funneling
American and British speakers say funneling in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌnəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfʌnəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-uh-ling.
What does funneling mean?
- present participle and gerund of funnel How to pronounce funnel
- The process of passing something through a funnel.
Questions about saying funneling
How do you pronounce funneling?
Say FUHN-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌnəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfʌnəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funneling?
Funneling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say funneling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌnəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfʌnəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.