How to pronounce edging
Say it like EJ-ing. Edging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ).
- EJ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of edging
American and British speakers say edging in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EJ-ing.
What does edging mean?
- present participle and gerund of edge How to pronounce edge
- Anything that forms, defines, or marks the edge of something.“The decorative edging around the door makes it easier to find in the dark.”
- A technique involving the placement of the edge of the climbing shoe on a sharp hold.
- The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal.
Words that rhyme with edging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of edging.
Questions about saying edging
How do you pronounce edging?
Say EJ-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edging?
Edging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ). Broken into parts: EJ · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say edging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.