How to pronounce trilling
Say it like TRIL-ing. Trilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIL).
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- TRIL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trilling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRILSay 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 trilling
American and British speakers say trilling in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIL-ing.
What does trilling mean?
- present participle and gerund of trill How to pronounce trill
- The production of a trill sound.
- A compound crystal consisting of three individuals.
Words that rhyme with trilling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trilling.
Questions about saying trilling
How do you pronounce trilling?
Say TRIL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trilling?
Trilling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIL). Broken into parts: TRIL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say trilling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.