How to pronounce pestling
Say it like PES-uh-ling. Pestling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES).
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- PES
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pestling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PESSay 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 pestling
American and British speakers say pestling in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛsəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɛsəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PES-uh-ling.
What does pestling mean?
- present participle and gerund of pestle How to pronounce pestle
Questions about saying pestling
How do you pronounce pestling?
Say PES-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛsəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛsəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pestling?
Pestling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES). Broken into parts: PES · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say pestling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛsəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɛsəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.