How to pronounce smoldering
Say it like SMOHL-duh-ring. Smoldering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOHL).
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- SMOHL
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoldering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smoldering
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMOHL-duh-ring.
What does smoldering mean?
- present participle and gerund of smolder How to pronounce smolder
- US standard spelling of smouldering.
Questions about saying smoldering
How do you pronounce smoldering?
Say SMOHL-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsməʊldərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoldering?
Smoldering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOHL). Broken into parts: SMOHL · duh · ring.
Is smoldering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsməʊldərɪŋ/ (SMOHL-duh-ring).