How to pronounce rappelling
Say it like ruh-PEL-ing. Rappelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- ruh
- PEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rappelling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PELSay 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 rappelling
American and British speakers say rappelling in essentially the same way: /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-PEL-ing.
What does rappelling mean?
- present participle and gerund of rappel How to pronounce rappel
- A method used to descend heights with a rope.
Words that rhyme with rappelling
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Questions about saying rappelling
How do you pronounce rappelling?
Say ruh-PEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rappelling?
Rappelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: ruh · PEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rappelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /rəˈpɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.