How to pronounce gardening
Say it like GAR-duh-ning. Gardening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- duh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gardening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gardening
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-duh-ning.
What does gardening mean?
- the cultivation of plants
Where does gardening come from?
From garden + -ing.
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Questions about saying gardening
How do you pronounce gardening?
Say GAR-duh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gardening?
Gardening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · duh · ning.
Is gardening pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ/ (GAH-duh-ning).