How to pronounce marling
Say it like MAR-ling. Marling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɑrlɪŋ/MAR-ling
UK British/ˈmɑːlɪŋ/MAH-ling
- MAR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of marling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-ling.
What does marling mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of marl How to pronounce marl
- An application of marl to the soil, to aid agriculture.
Words that rhyme with marling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marling.
Questions about saying marling
How do you pronounce marling?
Say MAR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marling?
Marling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · ling.
Is marling 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 /ˈmɑːlɪŋ/ (MAH-ling).