How to pronounce coding
Say it like KOH-ding. Coding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-ding.
What does coding mean?
- act of writing in code or cipher
Where does coding come from?
From code + -ing.
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Questions about saying coding
How do you pronounce coding?
Say KOH-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coding?
Coding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · ding.
Is coding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊdɪŋ/ (KOH-ding).