How to pronounce boding
Say it like BOH-ding. Boding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-ding.
What does boding mean?
- foreboding, ominous, portending.
- gerund of bode: a prediction of disaster; an omen, a portent. How to pronounce bode
- present participle and gerund of bode How to pronounce bode
Where does boding come from?
From bode + -ing.
Words that rhyme with boding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boding.
Questions about saying boding
How do you pronounce boding?
Say BOH-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boding?
Boding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · ding.
Is boding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊdɪŋ/ (BOH-ding).