How to pronounce strolling
Say it like STROH-ling. Strolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH).
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- STROH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strolling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of strolling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STROH-ling.
What does strolling mean?
Words that rhyme with strolling
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Questions about saying strolling
How do you pronounce strolling?
Say STROH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstrəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strolling?
Strolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH). Broken into parts: STROH · ling.
Is strolling 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 /ˈstrəʊlɪŋ/ (STROH-ling).