How to pronounce wolfling
Say it like WUUL-fling. Wolfling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL).
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- WUUL
- fling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wolfling 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.
- flingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wolfling
American and British speakers say wolfling in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊlflɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwʊlflɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUL-fling.
What does wolfling mean?
- A wolf cub.
Where does wolfling come from?
From wolf + -ling. Compare Middle English wolfling (“a creature which is part human and part wolf”).
Questions about saying wolfling
How do you pronounce wolfling?
Say WUUL-fling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlflɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlflɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wolfling?
Wolfling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL). Broken into parts: WUUL · fling.
Do Americans and Brits say wolfling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊlflɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwʊlflɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.