How to pronounce golding
Say it like GOHL-ding. Golding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL).
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- GOHL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Golding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLSay 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 golding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHL-ding.
What does golding mean?
- The ladybird (family Coccinellidae).
- A kind of red hop, a sub-variety of the Canterbury hop.
- present participle and gerund of gold How to pronounce gold
Where does golding come from?
First attested circa 1580; formed as gold + -ing.
Words that rhyme with golding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of golding.
Questions about saying golding
How do you pronounce golding?
Say GOHL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in golding?
Golding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL). Broken into parts: GOHL · ding.
Is golding 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 /ˈɡəʊldɪŋ/ (GOHL-ding).