How to pronounce kneading
Say it like NEE-ding. Kneading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kneading pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay 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 kneading
American and British speakers say kneading in essentially the same way: /ˈnidɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈniːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-ding.
What does kneading mean?
- present participle and gerund of knead How to pronounce knead
- The process by which something is kneaded.
Where does kneading come from?
From Middle English knedynge; equivalent to knead + -ing.
Words that rhyme with kneading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kneading.
Questions about saying kneading
How do you pronounce kneading?
Say NEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈniːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kneading?
Kneading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say kneading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈniːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.