How to pronounce paddling
Say it like PAD-uh-ling. Paddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD).
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- PAD
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paddling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 paddling
American and British speakers say paddling in essentially the same way: /ˈpædəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpædəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAD-uh-ling.
What does paddling mean?
- present participle and gerund of paddle How to pronounce paddle
- The act of using a paddle.
- An act of corporal punishment consisting of spanking the buttocks with a paddle.
- A group of ducks (mallards, etc.) on the water.
Where does paddling come from?
From paddle + -ing.
Questions about saying paddling
How do you pronounce paddling?
Say PAD-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpædəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paddling?
Paddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD). Broken into parts: PAD · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say paddling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpædəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpædəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.