How to pronounce hedging
Say it like HEJ-ing. Hedging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ).
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- HEJ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hedging
American and British speakers say hedging in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEJ-ing.
What does hedging mean?
- present participle and gerund of hedge How to pronounce hedge
- The act of one who hedges (in various senses).
- Any plant used to form a hedge.
- The use of intentionally ambiguous or noncommittal statements.
Questions about saying hedging
How do you pronounce hedging?
Say HEJ-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedging?
Hedging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ). Broken into parts: HEJ · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say hedging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.