How to pronounce pulling
Say it like PUUL-ing. Pulling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL).
- PUUL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pulling
American and British speakers say pulling in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʊlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUL-ing.
What does pulling mean?
- present participle and gerund of pull How to pronounce pull
- The act by which something is pulled.
Where does pulling come from?
From Middle English *pullynge, equivalent to pull + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying pulling
How do you pronounce pulling?
Say PUUL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulling?
Pulling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL). Broken into parts: PUUL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pulling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʊlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.