How to pronounce inhaling
Say it like in-HAY-ling. Inhaling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
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- in
- HAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhaling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 inhaling
American and British speakers say inhaling in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-HAY-ling.
What does inhaling mean?
Words that rhyme with inhaling
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Questions about saying inhaling
How do you pronounce inhaling?
Say in-HAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhaling?
Inhaling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: in · HAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say inhaling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.