How to pronounce gilding
Say it like GHIL-ding. Gilding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gilding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gilding
American and British speakers say gilding in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIL-ding.
What does gilding mean?
- present participle and gerund of gild How to pronounce gild
- The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
- Gold leaf.
- A coating of gold or gold-colored paint, etc.
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Words that rhyme with gilding
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Questions about saying gilding
How do you pronounce gilding?
Say GHIL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gilding?
Gilding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say gilding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.