How to pronounce adhering
Say it like ud-HIR-ing. Adhering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIR).
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- ud
- HIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adhering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adhering
American and British speakers say adhering in essentially the same way: /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-HIR-ing.
What does adhering mean?
- present participle and gerund of adhere How to pronounce adhere
Where does adhering come from?
From Middle English *adherynge, adherande, present participle of Middle English *adheren, from Old French *adherer, aderer and Medieval Latin adhaereō (“adhere”, verb), equivalent to adhere + -ing.
Words that rhyme with adhering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adhering.
Questions about saying adhering
How do you pronounce adhering?
Say ud-HIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adhering?
Adhering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIR). Broken into parts: ud · HIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say adhering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.