How to pronounce vierling
Say it like VEER-ling. Vierling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEER).
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- VEER
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vierling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vierling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VEER-ling.
What does vierling mean?
- A long firearm with four barrels (typically two shotgun barrels and two rifle barrels).
Where does vierling come from?
From German Vierling (“gun with four barrels; quadruplet”).
Questions about saying vierling
How do you pronounce vierling?
Say VEER-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪrlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vierling?
Vierling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEER). Broken into parts: VEER · ling.
Is vierling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɪəlɪŋ/ (VEER-ling).