How to pronounce goading
Say it like GOH-ding. Goading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goading pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of goading
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-ding.
What does goading mean?
- present participle and gerund of goad How to pronounce goad
- The act by which somebody is goaded.
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Words that rhyme with goading
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Questions about saying goading
How do you pronounce goading?
Say GOH-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goading?
Goading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · ding.
Is goading pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊdɪŋ/ (GOH-ding).