How to pronounce cording
Say it like KOR-ding. Cording has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cording pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cording
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-ding.
What does cording mean?
- Decorative cord, often wrapped in colored fabric or foil
- The resultant decoration, or the act of decorating with cording
- present participle and gerund of cord How to pronounce cord
Where does cording come from?
From cord + -ing.
Words that rhyme with cording
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cording.
Questions about saying cording
How do you pronounce cording?
Say KOR-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cording?
Cording has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ding.
Is cording 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 /ˈkɔːdɪŋ/ (KAW-ding).