How to pronounce totaling
Say it like TOH-tuh-ling. Totaling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- tuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Totaling 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.
- tuhKeep 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 totaling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TOH-tuh-ling.
What does totaling mean?
- present participle and gerund of total How to pronounce total
Questions about saying totaling
How do you pronounce totaling?
Say TOH-tuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊtəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊtəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in totaling?
Totaling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tuh · ling.
Is totaling 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 /ˈtəʊtəlɪŋ/ (TOH-tuh-ling).