How to pronounce gurgling
Say it like GUR-guh-ling. Gurgling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- guh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurgling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gurgling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-guh-ling.
What does gurgling mean?
Questions about saying gurgling
How do you pronounce gurgling?
Say GUR-guh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurgling?
Gurgling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · guh · ling.
Is gurgling 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 /ˈɡɜːɡəlɪŋ/ (GUR-guh-ling).