How to pronounce shilling
Say it like SHIL-ing. Shilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIL).
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- SHIL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shilling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shilling
American and British speakers say shilling in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIL-ing.
What does shilling mean?
- The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.
- present participle and gerund of shill How to pronounce shill
Words that rhyme with shilling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shilling.
Words that sound like shilling
Questions about saying shilling
How do you pronounce shilling?
Say SHIL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shilling?
Shilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIL). Broken into parts: SHIL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say shilling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as shilling?
Shilling sounds the same as schilling in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.