How to pronounce fending
Say it like FEN-ding. Fending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay 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 fending
American and British speakers say fending in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEN-ding.
What does fending mean?
- present participle and gerund of fend How to pronounce fend
Words that rhyme with fending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fending.
Questions about saying fending
How do you pronounce fending?
Say FEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fending?
Fending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say fending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.