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