How to pronounce suckling
Say it like SUHK-ling. Suckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK).
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- SUHK
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suckling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suckling
American and British speakers say suckling in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsʌklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHK-ling.
What does suckling mean?
- An infant that is still being breastfed (being suckled) by its mother.
- A young mammal not yet weaned and still being fed milk by its mother.
- The act of suckling.
- present participle and gerund of suckle How to pronounce suckle
Where does suckling come from?
From Middle English sukling, sukeling, sokeling, equivalent to suck + -ling.
Words that rhyme with suckling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suckling.
Questions about saying suckling
How do you pronounce suckling?
Say SUHK-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suckling?
Suckling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHK). Broken into parts: SUHK · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say suckling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.