How to pronounce scribbling
Say it like SKRIB-uh-ling. Scribbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRIB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskrɪbəlɪŋ/SKRIB-uh-ling
UK British/ˈskrɪblɪŋ/SKRIB-ling
- SKRIB
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scribbling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scribbling
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: SKRIB-ling.
What does scribbling mean?
noun
- That which has been scribbled, written in a scrawled or careless hand.
- The carding of wool or cotton.
- present participle and gerund of scribble How to pronounce scribble
Words that rhyme with scribbling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scribbling.
Questions about saying scribbling
How do you pronounce scribbling?
Say SKRIB-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrɪbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskrɪblɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scribbling?
Scribbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRIB). Broken into parts: SKRIB · uh · ling.
Is scribbling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈskrɪblɪŋ/ (SKRIB-ling).