How to pronounce peddling
Say it like PED-uh-ling. Peddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peddling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 peddling
American and British speakers say peddling in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-uh-ling.
What does peddling mean?
- present participle and gerund of peddle How to pronounce peddle
- The act of one who peddles.
- insignificant; unimportant; piddling
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with peddling
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Questions about saying peddling
How do you pronounce peddling?
Say PED-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peddling?
Peddling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say peddling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.