How to pronounce chiding
Say it like CHY-ding. Chiding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY).
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- CHY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chiding
American and British speakers say chiding in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHY-ding.
What does chiding mean?
- present participle and gerund of chide How to pronounce chide
- A scolding.
- Reproachful; critical.
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Words that rhyme with chiding
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Questions about saying chiding
How do you pronounce chiding?
Say CHY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiding?
Chiding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHY). Broken into parts: CHY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say chiding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.