How to pronounce totalling
Say it like TOH-tuh-ling. Totalling 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
Totalling 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 totalling
- 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 totalling mean?
- present participle and gerund of total How to pronounce total
Questions about saying totalling
How do you pronounce totalling?
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 totalling?
Totalling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tuh · ling.
Is totalling 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).