How to pronounce crowding
Say it like KROW-ding. Crowding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROW).
- KROW
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crowding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crowding
American and British speakers say crowding in essentially the same way: /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROW-ding.
What does crowding mean?
- present participle and gerund of crowd How to pronounce crowd
- The act by which somebody is crowded.
Words that rhyme with crowding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crowding.
Questions about saying crowding
How do you pronounce crowding?
Say KROW-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crowding?
Crowding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROW). Broken into parts: KROW · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say crowding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.