How to pronounce nodding
Say it like NOD-ing. Nodding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOD).
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- NOD
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nodding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NODSay 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 nodding
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOD-ing.
What does nodding mean?
- present participle and gerund of nod How to pronounce nod
- The act by which one nods.
- Having the flower facing downwards.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nodding
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Questions about saying nodding
How do you pronounce nodding?
Say NOD-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɒdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nodding?
Nodding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOD). Broken into parts: NOD · ing.
Is nodding 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 /ˈnɒdɪŋ/ (NOD-ing).