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