How to pronounce lordling
Say it like LORD-ling. Lordling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LORD).
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- LORD
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lordling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORDSay this part loudest and longest. 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 lordling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAWD-ling.
What does lordling mean?
- An unimportant or petty lord.
- A young lord.
Where does lordling come from?
From Middle English lordlyng; equivalent to lord + -ling.
Questions about saying lordling
How do you pronounce lordling?
Say LORD-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrdlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːdlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lordling?
Lordling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LORD). Broken into parts: LORD · ling.
Is lordling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɔːdlɪŋ/ (LAWD-ling).