How to pronounce storkling
Say it like STOR-kling. Storkling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR).
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- STOR
- kling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Storkling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- klingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of storkling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAW-kling.
What does storkling mean?
- The young of a stork.
Where does storkling come from?
From stork + -ling.
Questions about saying storkling
How do you pronounce storkling?
Say STOR-kling. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔrklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in storkling?
Storkling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR). Broken into parts: STOR · kling.
Is storkling 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 /ˈstɔːklɪŋ/ (STAW-kling).