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