How to pronounce biding
Say it like BY-ding. Biding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biding
American and British speakers say biding in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-ding.
What does biding mean?
Where does biding come from?
From Middle English biding, bydyng, equivalent to bide + -ing.
Words that rhyme with biding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of biding.
Questions about saying biding
How do you pronounce biding?
Say BY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biding?
Biding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say biding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.