How to pronounce soldiering
Say it like SOHL-juh-ring. Soldiering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL).
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- SOHL
- juh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soldiering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- juhKeep 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 soldiering
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHL-juh-ring.
What does soldiering mean?
- present participle and gerund of soldier How to pronounce soldier
- The work of a soldier; military action.
Questions about saying soldiering
How do you pronounce soldiering?
Say SOHL-juh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊldʒərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊldʒərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soldiering?
Soldiering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL). Broken into parts: SOHL · juh · ring.
Is soldiering 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 /ˈsəʊldʒərɪŋ/ (SOHL-juh-ring).