How to pronounce poling
Say it like POH-ling. Poling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-ling.
What does poling mean?
- present participle and gerund of pole How to pronounce pole
- The act of supporting or of propelling by means of a pole or poles.
- The operation of dispersing wormcasts over the walks with poles.
- One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc.
Words that rhyme with poling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poling.
Questions about saying poling
How do you pronounce poling?
Say POH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poling?
Poling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ling.
Is poling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊlɪŋ/ (POH-ling).