How to pronounce meddling
Say it like MED-uh-ling. Meddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meddling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 meddling
American and British speakers say meddling in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɛdəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-uh-ling.
What does meddling mean?
- That meddles.
- unwanted interference
- An instance of meddling.
- present participle and gerund of meddle How to pronounce meddle
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Words that rhyme with meddling
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Questions about saying meddling
How do you pronounce meddling?
Say MED-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meddling?
Meddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say meddling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.