How to pronounce trolling
Say it like TROH-ling. Trolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH).
- TROH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trolling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROHSay 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 trolling
American and British speakers say trolling in essentially the same way: /ˈtroʊlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrɒlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROL-ing.
What does trolling mean?
- present participle and gerund of troll How to pronounce troll
- The act of one who trolls (in various senses of provoking others).
- A fishing technique in which one or more baited fishing lines are dragged by a moving boat. Not to be confused with trawling, which drags a net.
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Words that rhyme with trolling
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Questions about saying trolling
How do you pronounce trolling?
Say TROH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtroʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trolling?
Trolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH). Broken into parts: TROH · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say trolling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtroʊlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrɒlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.