How to pronounce keelhauling
Say it like KEEL-haw-ling. Keelhauling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEEL).
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- KEEL
- haw
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keelhauling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of keelhauling
American and British speakers say keelhauling in essentially the same way: /ˈkilhɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkiːlhɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEEL-haw-ling.
What does keelhauling mean?
- The act by which a person is keelhauled.
- present participle and gerund of keelhaul. How to pronounce keelhaul
Where does keelhauling come from?
From keelhaul + -ing.
Questions about saying keelhauling
How do you pronounce keelhauling?
Say KEEL-haw-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkilhɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːlhɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keelhauling?
Keelhauling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEEL). Broken into parts: KEEL · haw · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say keelhauling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkilhɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkiːlhɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.