How to pronounce shuffling
Say it like SHUHF-ling. Shuffling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHF).
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- SHUHF
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shuffling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shuffling
American and British speakers say shuffling in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHF-ling.
What does shuffling mean?
- present participle and gerund of shuffle How to pronounce shuffle
- The act or motion of one who shuffles.
- The noise created by something moving about.
- Trickery.
- Moving with a dragging, scraping step.
- Evasive.
Questions about saying shuffling
How do you pronounce shuffling?
Say SHUHF-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shuffling?
Shuffling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHF). Broken into parts: SHUHF · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say shuffling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.