How to pronounce schooling
Say it like SKOO-ling. Schooling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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- SKOO
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schooling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of schooling
American and British speakers say schooling in essentially the same way: /ˈskulɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskuːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOO-ling.
What does schooling mean?
- the act of teaching at school
- the process of being formally educated at a school“what will you do when you finish school?”
- the training of an animal (especially the training of a horse for dressage)
Words that rhyme with schooling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schooling.
Questions about saying schooling
How do you pronounce schooling?
Say SKOO-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schooling?
Schooling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say schooling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskulɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskuːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.