How to pronounce grudging
Say it like GRUHJ-eeng. Grudging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHJ).
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- GRUHJ
- eeng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grudging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eengKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grudging
American and British speakers say grudging in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌdʒiŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHJ-ing.
What does grudging mean?
- Unwilling or with reluctance.
- present participle and gerund of grudge How to pronounce grudge
- The state of bearing a grudge.
Questions about saying grudging
How do you pronounce grudging?
Say GRUHJ-eeng. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌdʒiŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grudging?
Grudging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHJ). Broken into parts: GRUHJ · eeng.
Do Americans and Brits say grudging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌdʒiŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.