How to pronounce quilling
Say it like KWIL-ing. Quilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL).
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- KWIL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quilling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quilling
American and British speakers say quilling in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkwɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIL-ing.
What does quilling mean?
- A form of art that involves the creation of decorative designs from thin strips of curled paper.
- Quillwork.
- The practice of blowing pepper or snuff through a quill into the nose of a woman who is giving birth, to induce sneezing and diaphragmatic contractions which will induce or hasten labor.
- present participle and gerund of quill How to pronounce quill
Words that rhyme with quilling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quilling.
Questions about saying quilling
How do you pronounce quilling?
Say KWIL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quilling?
Quilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL). Broken into parts: KWIL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say quilling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.