How to pronounce bending
Say it like BEN-ding. Bending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENSay 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 bending
American and British speakers say bending in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-ding.
What does bending mean?
- movement that causes the formation of a curve
- the property of being bent or deflected
- the act of bending something
Words that rhyme with bending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bending.
Questions about saying bending
How do you pronounce bending?
Say BEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bending?
Bending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say bending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.