How to pronounce gliding
Say it like GLY-ding. Gliding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/GLY-ding
UK British/ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/GLAH-ih-ding
- GLY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gliding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gliding
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: GLAH-ih-ding.
What does gliding mean?
noun
- The action or motion of something that glides.
- The hobby, sport, or act of flying a glider.
- present participle and gerund of glide How to pronounce glide
- That moves or changes with a glide.
- Employing flexitime.“gliding shifts; gliding hours; gliding time”
Where does gliding come from?
From glide + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gliding
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Questions about saying gliding
How do you pronounce gliding?
Say GLY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gliding?
Gliding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY). Broken into parts: GLY · ding.
Is gliding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ (GLAH-ih-ding).