How to pronounce herding
Say it like HUR-ding. Herding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of herding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-ding.
What does herding mean?
- present participle and gerund of herd How to pronounce herd
- An act by which individuals are herded.
- A hirsel.
- Manipulation of poll results by a polling organization so that they match those produced from other organizations.
Words that rhyme with herding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of herding.
Questions about saying herding
How do you pronounce herding?
Say HUR-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herding?
Herding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · ding.
Is herding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɜːdɪŋ/ (HUR-ding).