How to pronounce minding
Say it like MYNE-ding. Minding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of minding
American and British speakers say minding in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYNE-ding.
What does minding mean?
- The act of taking heed of something.
- present participle and gerund of mind How to pronounce mind
Where does minding come from?
From Middle English mynding, myndyng, equivalent to mind + -ing.
Words that rhyme with minding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minding.
Questions about saying minding
How do you pronounce minding?
Say MYNE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minding?
Minding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say minding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.