How to pronounce waling
Say it like WAY-ling. Waling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay 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 waling
American and British speakers say waling in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-ling.
What does waling mean?
- present participle and gerund of wale How to pronounce wale
- A type of support structure used in excavations.
Words that rhyme with waling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waling.
Words that sound like waling
Questions about saying waling
How do you pronounce waling?
Say WAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waling?
Waling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say waling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as waling?
Waling sounds the same as wailing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.