How to pronounce adding
Say it like AD-ing. Adding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adding
American and British speakers say adding in essentially the same way: /ˈædɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈædɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-ing.
What does adding mean?
Questions about saying adding
How do you pronounce adding?
Say AD-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈædɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈædɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adding?
Adding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say adding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈædɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.