How to pronounce yelling
Say it like YEL-ing. Yelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL).
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- YEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yelling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of yelling
American and British speakers say yelling in essentially the same way: /ˈjɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈjɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: YEL-ing.
What does yelling mean?
- uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
Where does yelling come from?
From Middle English yellynge, ȝellynge; equivalent to yell + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with yelling
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Questions about saying yelling
How do you pronounce yelling?
Say YEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈjɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yelling?
Yelling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEL). Broken into parts: YEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say yelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈjɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.