How to pronounce jostling
Say it like JOS-uh-ling. Jostling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOS).
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- JOS
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jostling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 jostling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOS-uh-ling.
What does jostling mean?
- present participle and gerund of jostle How to pronounce jostle
- An act of jostling; a push or shove.
Questions about saying jostling
How do you pronounce jostling?
Say JOS-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑsəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɒsəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jostling?
Jostling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOS). Broken into parts: JOS · uh · ling.
Is jostling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɒsəlɪŋ/ (JOS-uh-ling).