How to pronounce lodging
Say it like LOJ-ing. Lodging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOJ).
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- LOJ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lodging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lodging
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOJ-ing.
What does lodging mean?
- A place to live or lodge.
- Sleeping accommodation.
- Furnished rooms in a house rented as accommodation.
- present participle and gerund of lodge How to pronounce lodge
Where does lodging come from?
From lodge + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with lodging
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Questions about saying lodging
How do you pronounce lodging?
Say LOJ-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lodging?
Lodging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOJ). Broken into parts: LOJ · ing.
Is lodging pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/ (LOJ-ing).