How to pronounce maddening
Say it like MAD-uh-ning. Maddening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
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- MAD
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maddening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maddening
American and British speakers say maddening in essentially the same way: /ˈmædənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmædənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAD-uh-ning.
What does maddening mean?
- Causing frustration or anger.
- Leading to insanity.
- present participle and gerund of madden How to pronounce madden
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Questions about saying maddening
How do you pronounce maddening?
Say MAD-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmædənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maddening?
Maddening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say maddening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmædənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.