How to pronounce gulping
Say it like GUHL-ping. Gulping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL).
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- GUHL
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gulping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gulping
American and British speakers say gulping in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHL-ping.
What does gulping mean?
Where does gulping come from?
From gulp + -ing.
Questions about saying gulping
How do you pronounce gulping?
Say GUHL-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gulping?
Gulping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL). Broken into parts: GUHL · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say gulping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.