How to pronounce gadling
Say it like GAD-ling. Gadling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAD).
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- GAD
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gadling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gadling
American and British speakers say gadling in essentially the same way: /ˈɡædlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡædlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAD-ling.
What does gadling mean?
- A roving vagabond; one who roams.
- A man of humble condition; a fellow; a low fellow; lowborn. Originally comrade or companion in a good sense, but later used in reproach.
- A spike on a gauntlet; a gad.
Where does gadling come from?
From Middle English gadelyng (“companion in arms; man, fellow; a person of low birth; rascal, scoundrel; bastard; base, lowborn”), gadeling (“vagabond”), from Old English geaduling, gædeling (“kinsman, fellow, companion in arms, comrade”),
Questions about saying gadling
How do you pronounce gadling?
Say GAD-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡædlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡædlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gadling?
Gadling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAD). Broken into parts: GAD · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say gadling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡædlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡædlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.