How to pronounce offending
Say it like uh-FEN-ding. Offending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- uh
- FEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of offending
American and British speakers say offending in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈfɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEN-ding.
What does offending mean?
- present participle and gerund of offend How to pronounce offend
- The act of committing an offense.
- Responsible; to be blamed.“Something in the fridge smelled terrible. The offending article was soon identified and removed.”
Words that rhyme with offending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of offending.
Questions about saying offending
How do you pronounce offending?
Say uh-FEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈfɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offending?
Offending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: uh · FEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say offending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈfɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.