How to pronounce amending
Say it like uh-MEN-ding. Amending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- uh
- MEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amending 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.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amending
American and British speakers say amending in essentially the same way: /əˈmɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈmɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEN-ding.
What does amending mean?
- present participle and gerund of amend How to pronounce amend
Words that rhyme with amending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amending.
Questions about saying amending
How do you pronounce amending?
Say uh-MEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈmɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amending?
Amending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: uh · MEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say amending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈmɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.