How to pronounce fading
Say it like FAY-ding. Fading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fading pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fading
American and British speakers say fading in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-ding.
What does fading mean?
- present participle and gerund of fade. How to pronounce fade“fading light; fading memory; fading reputation”
- The process by which something fades; gradual diminishment.
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Words that rhyme with fading
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Questions about saying fading
How do you pronounce fading?
Say FAY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fading?
Fading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say fading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.