How to pronounce snorkeling
Say it like SNOR-kuh-ling. Snorkeling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR).
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- SNOR
- kuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snorkeling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of snorkeling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAW-kuh-ling.
What does snorkeling mean?
- The act of swimming using a snorkel.
- present participle and gerund of snorkel How to pronounce snorkel
Questions about saying snorkeling
How do you pronounce snorkeling?
Say SNOR-kuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnɔrkəˌlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnɔːkəˌlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snorkeling?
Snorkeling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNOR). Broken into parts: SNOR · kuh · ling.
Is snorkeling 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 /ˈsnɔːkəˌlɪŋ/ (SNAW-kuh-ling).