How to pronounce kindling
Say it like KIND-ling. Kindling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIND).
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- KIND
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kindling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kindling
American and British speakers say kindling in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIND-ling.
What does kindling mean?
- Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.“Go and collect some kindling.”
- The act by which something is kindled.
- Illuminated, lit.
- present participle and gerund of kindle How to pronounce kindle“Despite the damp wood, he had no trouble kindling a fire.”
Where does kindling come from?
From kindle + -ing.
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Questions about saying kindling
How do you pronounce kindling?
Say KIND-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kindling?
Kindling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIND). Broken into parts: KIND · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say kindling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.