How to pronounce guzzling
Say it like GUHZ-uh-ling. Guzzling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHZ).
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- GUHZ
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guzzling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep 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 guzzling
American and British speakers say guzzling in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌzəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡʌzəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHZ-uh-ling.
What does guzzling mean?
Words that rhyme with guzzling
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Questions about saying guzzling
How do you pronounce guzzling?
Say GUHZ-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌzəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌzəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guzzling?
Guzzling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHZ). Broken into parts: GUHZ · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say guzzling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌzəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌzəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.