How to pronounce grayling
Say it like GRAY-ling. Grayling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grayling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grayling
American and British speakers say grayling in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-ling.
What does grayling mean?
- Any freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus or specifically Thymallus thymallus, of the salmon family, having a large dorsal fin.
- Thymallus arcticus (Arctic grayling)
- Salmo salar (Atlantic salmon)
Where does grayling come from?
From Middle English graylyng, equivalent to gray + -ling.
Words that rhyme with grayling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grayling.
Questions about saying grayling
How do you pronounce grayling?
Say GRAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grayling?
Grayling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say grayling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.