How to pronounce tingling
Say it like TING-guh-ling. Tingling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING).
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- TING
- guh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tingling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tingling
American and British speakers say tingling in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TING-guh-ling.
What does tingling mean?
- That tingles.“tingling sensation in one's wrists”
- A tingling sensation; pins and needles.
- present participle and gerund of tingle How to pronounce tingle
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tickling
Words that rhyme with tingling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tingling.
Questions about saying tingling
How do you pronounce tingling?
Say TING-guh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tingling?
Tingling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING). Broken into parts: TING · guh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say tingling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.