How to pronounce quelling
Say it like KWEL-ing. Quelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEL).
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- KWEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quelling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quelling
American and British speakers say quelling in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkwɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEL-ing.
What does quelling mean?
- present participle and gerund of quell How to pronounce quell
- The act by which something is quelled.
- RNA interference.
- causing something to quell or be quelled
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Words that rhyme with quelling
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Questions about saying quelling
How do you pronounce quelling?
Say KWEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quelling?
Quelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEL). Broken into parts: KWEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say quelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.