How to pronounce warbling
Say it like WOR-buh-ling. Warbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- buh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warbling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep 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 warbling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-buh-ling.
What does warbling mean?
- present participle and gerund of warble How to pronounce warble
- A sound that warbles.“the warblings of birds in the hedgerows”
Questions about saying warbling
How do you pronounce warbling?
Say WOR-buh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warbling?
Warbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · buh · ling.
Is warbling 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 /ˈwɔːbəlɪŋ/ (WAW-buh-ling).