How to pronounce abiding
Say it like uh-BY-ding. Abiding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
- uh
- BY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abiding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abiding
American and British speakers say abiding in essentially the same way: /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BY-ding.
What does abiding mean?
- Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.“an abiding belief”
- present participle and gerund of abide How to pronounce abide
- The action of one who abides; the state of an abider.
Where does abiding come from?
Present participle or participial adjective from abide (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English participle form of abiden, abyden (“to abide”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with abiding
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Questions about saying abiding
How do you pronounce abiding?
Say uh-BY-ding. The American pronunciation is /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abiding?
Abiding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: uh · BY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say abiding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.