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How to pronounce gulling

Say it like GUHL-ing. Gulling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL).

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US American/ˈɡʌlɪŋ/GUHL-ing
UK British/ˈɡʌlɪŋ/GUHL-ing
  • GUHL
  • ing
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Gulling pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. GUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of gulling

American and British speakers say gulling in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡʌlɪŋ/ in the UK.

British respelling: GUHL-ing.

What does gulling mean?

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of gull How to pronounce gull
noun
  1. An instance of duping or fooling someone.

Questions about saying gulling

How do you pronounce gulling?

Say GUHL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in gulling?

Gulling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL). Broken into parts: GUHL · ing.

Do Americans and Brits say gulling the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).