How to pronounce hailing
Say it like HAY-ling. Hailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hailing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hailing
American and British speakers say hailing in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈheɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-ling.
What does hailing mean?
- present participle and gerund of hail How to pronounce hail
- The act by which somebody is hailed.
Words that rhyme with hailing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hailing.
Questions about saying hailing
How do you pronounce hailing?
Say HAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈheɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hailing?
Hailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say hailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈheɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.