How to pronounce eroding
Say it like ih-ROH-ding. Eroding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- ih
- ROH
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eroding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eroding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-ROH-ding.
What does eroding mean?
- present participle and gerund of erode How to pronounce erode
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Words that rhyme with eroding
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Questions about saying eroding
How do you pronounce eroding?
Say ih-ROH-ding. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈroʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈrəʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eroding?
Eroding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: ih · ROH · ding.
Is eroding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪˈrəʊdɪŋ/ (ih-ROH-ding).