How to pronounce wolfing
Say it like WUUL-fing. Wolfing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL).
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- WUUL
- fing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wolfing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- fingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wolfing
American and British speakers say wolfing in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊlˌfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwʊlˌfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUL-fing.
What does wolfing mean?
- present participle and gerund of wolf How to pronounce wolf
- The hunting of wolves for their skins.
Where does wolfing come from?
From wolf + -ing.
Questions about saying wolfing
How do you pronounce wolfing?
Say WUUL-fing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlˌfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlˌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wolfing?
Wolfing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL). Broken into parts: WUUL · fing.
Do Americans and Brits say wolfing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊlˌfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwʊlˌfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.