How to pronounce marveling
Say it like MAR-vuh-ling. Marveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɑrvəlɪŋ/MAR-vuh-ling
UK British/ˈmɑːvəlɪŋ/MAH-vuh-ling
- MAR
- vuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marveling 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of marveling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-vuh-ling.
What does marveling mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of marvel How to pronounce marvel
- Alternative form of marvelling.
Questions about saying marveling
How do you pronounce marveling?
Say MAR-vuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrvəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːvəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marveling?
Marveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · vuh · ling.
Is marveling 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 /ˈmɑːvəlɪŋ/ (MAH-vuh-ling).