How to pronounce scalings
Say it like SKAY-lingz. Scalings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY).
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- SKAY
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalings 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.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scalings
American and British speakers say scalings in essentially the same way: /ˈskeɪlɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈskeɪlɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAY-lingz.
What does scalings mean?
- plural of scaling How to pronounce scaling
Questions about saying scalings
How do you pronounce scalings?
Say SKAY-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪlɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalings?
Scalings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAY). Broken into parts: SKAY · lingz.
Do Americans and Brits say scalings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskeɪlɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈskeɪlɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.