How to pronounce girding
Say it like GUR-ding. Girding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of girding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-ding.
What does girding mean?
Words that rhyme with girding
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Questions about saying girding
How do you pronounce girding?
Say GUR-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girding?
Girding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · ding.
Is girding 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 /ˈɡɜːdɪŋ/ (GUR-ding).