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