How to pronounce tilling
Say it like TIL-ing. Tilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL).
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- TIL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tilling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tilling
American and British speakers say tilling in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIL-ing.
What does tilling mean?
- present participle and gerund of till How to pronounce till
- The act of one who tills.“The farmer's field requires regular tillings.”
Where does tilling come from?
From Middle English tillynge, tiliyng, tilyenge, tylynge, from Old English tiliende, tilġende, equivalent to till + -ing.
Words that rhyme with tilling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tilling.
Questions about saying tilling
How do you pronounce tilling?
Say TIL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tilling?
Tilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL). Broken into parts: TIL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tilling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.