How to pronounce bordering
Say it like BOR-duh-ring. Bordering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɔrdərɪŋ/BOR-duh-ring
UK British/ˈbɔːdərɪŋ/BAW-duh-ring
- BOR
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bordering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bordering
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-duh-ring.
What does bordering mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of border How to pronounce border
- Having a common boundary or border“France and Spain are bordering nations.”
- A pattern or ornament forming a border.
Words that rhyme with bordering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bordering.
Questions about saying bordering
How do you pronounce bordering?
Say BOR-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bordering?
Bordering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · duh · ring.
Is bordering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɔːdərɪŋ/ (BAW-duh-ring).