How to pronounce gladding
Say it like GLAD-ing. Gladding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
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- GLAD
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gladding
American and British speakers say gladding in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlædɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡlædɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAD-ing.
What does gladding mean?
- present participle and gerund of glad How to pronounce glad
Words that rhyme with gladding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gladding.
Questions about saying gladding
How do you pronounce gladding?
Say GLAD-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlædɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlædɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gladding?
Gladding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say gladding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlædɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡlædɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.