How to pronounce parceling
Say it like PAR-suh-ling. Parceling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- suh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parceling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep 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 parceling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-suh-ling.
What does parceling mean?
- present participle and gerund of parcel How to pronounce parcel
- Alternative form of parcelling.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying parceling
How do you pronounce parceling?
Say PAR-suh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrsəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parceling?
Parceling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · suh · ling.
Is parceling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɑːsəlɪŋ/ (PAH-suh-ling).