How to pronounce paddocking
Say it like PAD-uh-king. Paddocking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD).
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- PAD
- uh
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paddocking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PADSay 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paddocking
American and British speakers say paddocking in essentially the same way: /ˈpædəkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpædəkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAD-uh-king.
What does paddocking mean?
- present participle and gerund of paddock How to pronounce paddock
Questions about saying paddocking
How do you pronounce paddocking?
Say PAD-uh-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædəkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpædəkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paddocking?
Paddocking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD). Broken into parts: PAD · uh · king.
Do Americans and Brits say paddocking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpædəkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpædəkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.