How to pronounce balding
Say it like BAWL-ding. Balding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
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- BAWL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWLSay 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 balding
American and British speakers say balding in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔldɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɔːldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAWL-ding.
What does balding mean?
- present participle and gerund of bald How to pronounce bald
- Becoming bald, especially having male pattern baldness.
Questions about saying balding
How do you pronounce balding?
Say BAWL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balding?
Balding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say balding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔldɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.