How to pronounce snarling
Say it like SNAR-ling. Snarling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAR).
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- SNAR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snarling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snarling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAH-ling.
What does snarling mean?
- Growling, having a snarl.“The snarling dog scared me away without ever opening its mouth.”
- The act of producing a snarl or growl.
- present participle and gerund of snarl How to pronounce snarl
Words that rhyme with snarling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snarling.
Questions about saying snarling
How do you pronounce snarling?
Say SNAR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɑrlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɑːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snarling?
Snarling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAR). Broken into parts: SNAR · ling.
Is snarling 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 /ˈsnɑːlɪŋ/ (SNAH-ling).