How to pronounce blending
Say it like BLEN-ding. Blending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEN).
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- BLEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLENSay 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 blending
American and British speakers say blending in essentially the same way: /ˈblɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEN-ding.
What does blending mean?
- present participle and gerund of blend How to pronounce blend
- The act or result of something being blended.“blendings of old and new”
Where does blending come from?
From Middle English blendinge, equivalent to blend + -ing.
Words that rhyme with blending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blending.
Questions about saying blending
How do you pronounce blending?
Say BLEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blending?
Blending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEN). Broken into parts: BLEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say blending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.