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