How to pronounce stelling
Say it like STEL-ing. Stelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stelling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stelling
American and British speakers say stelling in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEL-ing.
What does stelling mean?
- A site or position (especially at shoreline or with reference to (former) Dutch colonies)
Where does stelling come from?
Borrowed from Dutch stelling.
Words that rhyme with stelling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stelling.
Questions about saying stelling
How do you pronounce stelling?
Say STEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stelling?
Stelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say stelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.