How to pronounce singling
Say it like SING-guh-ling. Singling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- guh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep 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 singling
American and British speakers say singling in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋɡəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋɡəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-guh-ling.
What does singling mean?
- present participle and gerund of single How to pronounce single
- Liquid collected from the wash, or fermented wort; low wine.
- The reduction of a railway line from double-track to single-track.
Words that rhyme with singling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of singling.
Questions about saying singling
How do you pronounce singling?
Say SING-guh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singling?
Singling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · guh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say singling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋɡəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋɡəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.