How to pronounce hiding
Say it like HY-ding. Hiding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hiding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hiding
American and British speakers say hiding in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-ding.
What does hiding mean?
- the activity of keeping something secret
- the state of being hidden“he went into hiding”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hiding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hiding.
Questions about saying hiding
How do you pronounce hiding?
Say HY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hiding?
Hiding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say hiding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.