How to pronounce weakling
Say it like WEE-kling. Weakling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
- WEE
- kling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weakling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- klingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of weakling
American and British speakers say weakling in essentially the same way: /ˈwiklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwiːˈklɪŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-KLINGG.
What does weakling mean?
- A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution.
- A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength.
- weak, either physically, morally or mentally
Where does weakling come from?
From weak + -ling.
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Questions about saying weakling
How do you pronounce weakling?
Say WEE-kling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwiklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːˈklɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weakling?
Weakling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · kling.
Do Americans and Brits say weakling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwiklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwiːˈklɪŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.