How to pronounce rustling
Say it like RUHS-ling. Rustling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS).
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- RUHS
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rustling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rustling
American and British speakers say rustling in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌslɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrʌslɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHS-ling.
What does rustling mean?
- present participle and gerund of rustle How to pronounce rustle
- The rounding up and theft of animals, cattle in particular.
- A series of rustles.
Where does rustling come from?
From Middle English *rustlynge, rustland, from Old English hrīstlende, *hrȳstlende, present participle of Old English *hrȳstlan (“to rustle”), equivalent to rustle + -ing.
Questions about saying rustling
How do you pronounce rustling?
Say RUHS-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌslɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌslɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rustling?
Rustling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS). Broken into parts: RUHS · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say rustling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌslɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌslɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.