How to pronounce heeding
Say it like HEE-ding. Heeding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heeding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heeding
American and British speakers say heeding in essentially the same way: /ˈhidɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhiːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-ding.
What does heeding mean?
- present participle and gerund of heed How to pronounce heed
Words that rhyme with heeding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heeding.
Questions about saying heeding
How do you pronounce heeding?
Say HEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhidɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heeding?
Heeding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say heeding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhidɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhiːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.