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