How to pronounce depending
Say it like dih-PEN-ding. Depending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- dih
- PEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of depending
American and British speakers say depending in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PEN-ding.
What does depending mean?
- present participle and gerund of depend How to pronounce depend
- Suspended or hanging from another element, such as a shield, helmet, crest, or a badge hanging from a chain.
Words that rhyme with depending
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Questions about saying depending
How do you pronounce depending?
Say dih-PEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depending?
Depending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: dih · PEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say depending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.