How to pronounce veiling
Say it like VAY-ling. Veiling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
- VAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veiling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of veiling
American and British speakers say veiling in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈveɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-ling.
What does veiling mean?
- present participle and gerund of veil How to pronounce veil
- The act of covering with a veil.
- Material for making veils.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with veiling
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Questions about saying veiling
How do you pronounce veiling?
Say VAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈveɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veiling?
Veiling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say veiling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈveɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.