How to pronounce gruntling
Say it like GRUHNT-ling. Gruntling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHNT).
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- GRUHNT
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gruntling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gruntling
American and British speakers say gruntling in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌntlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌntlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHNT-ling.
What does gruntling mean?
- A young hog or pig
- the act or process of grunting or snorting
- present participle and gerund of gruntle How to pronounce gruntle
Where does gruntling come from?
From grunt + -ling.
Questions about saying gruntling
How do you pronounce gruntling?
Say GRUHNT-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌntlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌntlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gruntling?
Gruntling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHNT). Broken into parts: GRUHNT · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say gruntling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌntlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌntlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.