How to pronounce feeding
Say it like FEE-ding. Feeding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feeding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feeding
American and British speakers say feeding in essentially the same way: /ˈfidɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfiːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-ding.
What does feeding mean?
- the act of consuming food
- the act of supplying food and nourishment
Where does feeding come from?
By surface analysis, feed + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with feeding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of feeding.
Questions about saying feeding
How do you pronounce feeding?
Say FEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈfidɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feeding?
Feeding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say feeding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfidɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfiːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.