How to pronounce needling
Say it like NEED-ling. Needling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEED).
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- NEED
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of needling
American and British speakers say needling in essentially the same way: /ˈnidlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈniːdlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEED-ling.
What does needling mean?
- A needy person.
- present participle and gerund of needle How to pronounce needle
- The act of one who needles or annoys.
Where does needling come from?
From need + -ling.
Words that rhyme with needling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of needling.
Questions about saying needling
How do you pronounce needling?
Say NEED-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈniːdlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needling?
Needling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEED). Broken into parts: NEED · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say needling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈniːdlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.