How to pronounce wiling
Say it like WY-ling. Wiling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wiling
American and British speakers say wiling in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwaɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-ling.
What does wiling mean?
- present participle and gerund of wile How to pronounce wile
Words that rhyme with wiling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wiling.
Questions about saying wiling
How do you pronounce wiling?
Say WY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiling?
Wiling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say wiling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.