How to pronounce cardening
Say it like KAR-duh-ning. Cardening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- duh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cardening
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-duh-ning.
What does cardening mean?
- The process or action of gardening in a car, usually in the dashboard.
- present participle and gerund of carden How to pronounce carden
Where does cardening come from?
Blend of car + gardening.
Words that rhyme with cardening
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cardening.
Questions about saying cardening
How do you pronounce cardening?
Say KAR-duh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardening?
Cardening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · duh · ning.
Is cardening 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 /ˈkɑːdənɪŋ/ (KAH-duh-ning).