How to pronounce stapling
Say it like STAY-puh-ling. Stapling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
- STAY
- puh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stapling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stapling
American and British speakers say stapling in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪpəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsteɪpəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAY-puh-ling.
What does stapling mean?
- present participle and gerund of staple How to pronounce staple
- The act by which something is stapled.
Questions about saying stapling
How do you pronounce stapling?
Say STAY-puh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪpəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪpəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stapling?
Stapling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · puh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say stapling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪpəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪpəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.