How to pronounce juggling
Say it like JUHG-uh-ling. Juggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG).
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- JUHG
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juggling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHGSay 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 juggling
American and British speakers say juggling in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHG-uh-ling.
What does juggling mean?
- present participle and gerund of juggle How to pronounce juggle
- The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.
- An act or instance of juggling; a reshuffle.
Words that rhyme with juggling
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Questions about saying juggling
How do you pronounce juggling?
Say JUHG-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juggling?
Juggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHG). Broken into parts: JUHG · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say juggling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.