How to pronounce skirling
Say it like SKUR-ling. Skirling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skirling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skirling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUR-ling.
What does skirling mean?
- present participle and gerund of skirl How to pronounce skirl
- A shrill cry or sound; a crying shrilly; a skirl.
Words that rhyme with skirling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skirling.
Questions about saying skirling
How do you pronounce skirling?
Say SKUR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skirling?
Skirling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · ling.
Is skirling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskɜːlɪŋ/ (SKUR-ling).