How to pronounce palling
Say it like PAW-ling. Palling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW).
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- PAW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of palling
American and British speakers say palling in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAW-ling.
What does palling mean?
- present participle and gerund of pall How to pronounce pall
- present participle and gerund of pal How to pronounce pal
Words that rhyme with palling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palling.
Questions about saying palling
How do you pronounce palling?
Say PAW-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palling?
Palling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW). Broken into parts: PAW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say palling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.