How to pronounce bonding
Say it like BON-ding. Bonding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON).
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- BON
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bonding
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-ding.
What does bonding mean?
- a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child)
- (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel
- fastening firmly together
Words that rhyme with bonding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bonding.
Questions about saying bonding
How do you pronounce bonding?
Say BON-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonding?
Bonding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON). Broken into parts: BON · ding.
Is bonding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒndɪŋ/ (BON-ding).