How to pronounce colliding
Say it like kuh-LY-ding. Colliding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- kuh
- LY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colliding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYSay 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 colliding
American and British speakers say colliding in essentially the same way: /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LY-ding.
What does colliding mean?
Words that rhyme with colliding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of colliding.
Questions about saying colliding
How do you pronounce colliding?
Say kuh-LY-ding. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colliding?
Colliding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: kuh · LY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say colliding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.