How to pronounce scaling
Say it like SKAY-ling. Scaling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY).
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- SKAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scaling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scaling
American and British speakers say scaling in essentially the same way: /ˈskeɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskeɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAY-ling.
What does scaling mean?
- the act of arranging in a graduated series
- act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale
- ascent by or as if by a ladder
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with scaling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scaling.
Questions about saying scaling
How do you pronounce scaling?
Say SKAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scaling?
Scaling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY). Broken into parts: SKAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say scaling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskeɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskeɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.