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