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