How to pronounce kneeling
Say it like NEE-ling. Kneeling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kneeling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kneeling
American and British speakers say kneeling in essentially the same way: /ˈnilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈniːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-ling.
What does kneeling mean?
- present participle and gerund of kneel How to pronounce kneel
- The act by which someone kneels.
Where does kneeling come from?
From kneel + -ing.
Words that rhyme with kneeling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kneeling.
Questions about saying kneeling
How do you pronounce kneeling?
Say NEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈnilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈniːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kneeling?
Kneeling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say kneeling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈniːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.