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