How to pronounce hoarding
Say it like HOR-ding. Hoarding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoarding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hoarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-ding.
What does hoarding mean?
- A temporary fence-like structure built around building work to add security and prevent accidents to the public.
- A billboard.
- The practice of accumulating goods.
- A good which is hoarded.
- An anxiety disorder characterized by a compulsive need to accumulate goods and feelings of anxiety or discomfort about discarding such goods.
- present participle and gerund of hoard How to pronounce hoard
Where does hoarding come from?
From hoard (“structure”) + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with hoarding
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Questions about saying hoarding
How do you pronounce hoarding?
Say HOR-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoarding?
Hoarding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · ding.
Is hoarding 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 /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ (HAW-ding).