How to pronounce heckling
Say it like HEK-ling. Heckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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- HEK
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heckling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heckling
American and British speakers say heckling in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɛklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEK-ling.
What does heckling mean?
- present participle and gerund of heckle How to pronounce heckle
- The act of one who heckles.
- The preparation of flax for spinning using special combs called hackles.
Questions about saying heckling
How do you pronounce heckling?
Say HEK-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heckling?
Heckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say heckling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɛklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.