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