How to pronounce huddling
Say it like HUHD-uh-ling. Huddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHD).
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- HUHD
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huddling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHDSay 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 huddling
American and British speakers say huddling in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHD-uh-ling.
What does huddling mean?
- present participle and gerund of huddle How to pronounce huddle
Questions about saying huddling
How do you pronounce huddling?
Say HUHD-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huddling?
Huddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHD). Broken into parts: HUHD · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say huddling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.