How to pronounce ladling
Say it like LAYD-ling. Ladling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYD).
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- LAYD
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ladling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ladling
American and British speakers say ladling in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪdlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈleɪdlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYD-ling.
What does ladling mean?
- The act of moving material using a ladle.
- present participle and gerund of ladle How to pronounce ladle
Questions about saying ladling
How do you pronounce ladling?
Say LAYD-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪdlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪdlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ladling?
Ladling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYD). Broken into parts: LAYD · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say ladling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪdlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈleɪdlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.