How to pronounce walling
Say it like WAW-ling. Walling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
- WAW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Walling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of walling
American and British speakers say walling in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAW-ling.
What does walling mean?
- present participle and gerund of wall How to pronounce wall
- A group of walls.
- Material used for walls.
- A method of torture in which a person's neck is encircled by a collar, which is then used to slam the person against a wall.
Words that rhyme with walling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of walling.
Questions about saying walling
How do you pronounce walling?
Say WAW-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in walling?
Walling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say walling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.