How to pronounce tunneling
Say it like TUHN-uh-ling. Tunneling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN).
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- TUHN
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunneling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep 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 tunneling
American and British speakers say tunneling in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌnəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʌnəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHN-uh-ling.
What does tunneling mean?
- The act of burrowing a tunnel.
- The practice of exploring tunnel.
- The quantum mechanical passing of a particle through an energy barrier.
- present participle and gerund of tunnel How to pronounce tunnel
Questions about saying tunneling
How do you pronounce tunneling?
Say TUHN-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌnəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʌnəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tunneling?
Tunneling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN). Broken into parts: TUHN · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say tunneling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌnəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʌnəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.