How to pronounce suling
Say it like SOO-ling. Suling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suling
American and British speakers say suling in essentially the same way: /ˈsulɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsuːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-ling.
What does suling mean?
- An Indonesian flute made of bamboo.
- Alternative form of sulung.
Where does suling come from?
Borrowed from Sundanese suling.
Words that rhyme with suling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suling.
Questions about saying suling
How do you pronounce suling?
Say SOO-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsulɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suling?
Suling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say suling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsulɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsuːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.