How to pronounce idling
Say it like EYE-duh-ling. Idling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- duh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duhKeep 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 idling
American and British speakers say idling in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-duh-ling.
What does idling mean?
- present participle and gerund of idle How to pronounce idle
- An idle period; something done idly.
- The state of running at idle.“NO IDLING [sign posted where excess truck exhaust is unwelcome]”
Questions about saying idling
How do you pronounce idling?
Say EYE-duh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idling?
Idling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · duh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say idling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.