How to pronounce flooding
Say it like FLUHD-ing. Flooding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD).
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- FLUHD
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flooding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flooding
American and British speakers say flooding in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHD-ing.
What does flooding mean?
- a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
Words that rhyme with flooding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flooding.
Questions about saying flooding
How do you pronounce flooding?
Say FLUHD-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflʌdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flooding?
Flooding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD). Broken into parts: FLUHD · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say flooding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflʌdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.