How to pronounce awarding
Say it like uh-WOR-ding. Awarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- uh
- WOR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awarding 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.
- WORSay 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 awarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-WAW-ding.
What does awarding mean?
- present participle and gerund of award How to pronounce award
- The act of bestowing an award.
- The act of giving by official decision such as giving a contract.
Words that rhyme with awarding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of awarding.
Questions about saying awarding
How do you pronounce awarding?
Say uh-WOR-ding. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈwɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awarding?
Awarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: uh · WOR · ding.
Is awarding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈwɔːdɪŋ/ (uh-WAW-ding).