How to pronounce tolling
Say it like TOH-ling. Tolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tolling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay 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 tolling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-ling.
What does tolling mean?
- The act by which a bell is tolled.
- present participle and gerund of toll How to pronounce toll
Where does tolling come from?
Inherited from Middle English tolling.
Words that rhyme with tolling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tolling.
Questions about saying tolling
How do you pronounce tolling?
Say TOH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tolling?
Tolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ling.
Is tolling 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 /ˈtəʊlɪŋ/ (TOH-ling).