How to Pronounce "tunneling"
word
ˈtənəɫɪŋ
TUH-nuh-ling
tˈʌnəl
TUN-uhl-ing
Definition
Tunneling means the process of making a tunnel through the ground, often for transportation or utilities. In technology, 'tunneling' also refers to sending data securely through a protected pathway over a network.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtənəɫɪŋ
British English
tˈʌnəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUH-nuh-ling
UK
TUN-uhl-ing
Listen in Context
The workers started tunneling under the mountain for the new train line.
Modern tunneling machines make it easier to build underground roads.
Tunneling is important for building subways in big cities.
They used advanced tunneling techniques to finish the project months ahead of schedule.