How to pronounce nestling
Say it like NEST-ling. Nestling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEST).
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- NEST
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nestling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nestling
American and British speakers say nestling in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEST-ling.
What does nestling mean?
- A small, young bird that is still confined to the nest.
- The act of one who nestles.
- present participle and gerund of nestle How to pronounce nestle
Where does nestling come from?
From Middle English nestling, equivalent to nest + -ling.
Questions about saying nestling
How do you pronounce nestling?
Say NEST-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nestling?
Nestling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEST). Broken into parts: NEST · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say nestling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.