How to pronounce stalling
Say it like STAW-ling. Stalling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW).
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- STAW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAWSay 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 stalling
American and British speakers say stalling in essentially the same way: /ˈstɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAW-ling.
What does stalling mean?
- present participle and gerund of stall How to pronounce stall
- The act of a person or thing that stalls.“repeated stallings of the car engine”
- Stabling.
Words that rhyme with stalling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stalling.
Questions about saying stalling
How do you pronounce stalling?
Say STAW-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalling?
Stalling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW). Broken into parts: STAW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say stalling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.