How to pronounce scrolling
Say it like SKROH-ling. Scrolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROH).
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- SKROH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrolling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scrolling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKROH-ling.
What does scrolling mean?
- present participle and gerund of scroll How to pronounce scroll
- The continuous movement of text or images on a display screen in either a horizontal or vertical direction.
- Ornamental scrollwork.
Words that rhyme with scrolling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrolling.
Questions about saying scrolling
How do you pronounce scrolling?
Say SKROH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskrəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrolling?
Scrolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROH). Broken into parts: SKROH · ling.
Is scrolling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈskrəʊlɪŋ/ (SKROH-ling).