How to pronounce gnarling
Say it like NAR-ling. Gnarling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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- NAR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnarling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gnarling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAH-ling.
What does gnarling mean?
- present participle and gerund of gnarl How to pronounce gnarl
- A gnarled portion of something.“the gnarlings of the old trees”
Words that rhyme with gnarling
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Questions about saying gnarling
How do you pronounce gnarling?
Say NAR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnarling?
Gnarling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · ling.
Is gnarling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɑːlɪŋ/ (NAH-ling).