How to pronounce mindboggling
Say it like MYND-baw-gling. Mindboggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYND).
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- MYND
- baw
- gling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mindboggling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- glingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mindboggling
American and British speakers say mindboggling in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪndˌbɔɡlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYND-bog-ling.
What does mindboggling mean?
- Alternative form of mind-boggling.
Questions about saying mindboggling
How do you pronounce mindboggling?
Say MYND-baw-gling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪndˌbɔɡlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mindboggling?
Mindboggling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYND). Broken into parts: MYND · baw · gling.
Do Americans and Brits say mindboggling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪndˌbɔɡlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.