How to pronounce smalling
Say it like SMAW-ling. Smalling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW).
- SMAW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smalling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smalling
American and British speakers say smalling in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsmɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMAW-ling.
What does smalling mean?
- present participle and gerund of small How to pronounce small
Words that rhyme with smalling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smalling.
Questions about saying smalling
How do you pronounce smalling?
Say SMAW-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsmɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smalling?
Smalling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW). Broken into parts: SMAW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say smalling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsmɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.