How to pronounce pardoning
Say it like PAR-duh-ning. Pardoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- duh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pardoning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep 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 pardoning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-duh-ning.
What does pardoning mean?
- present participle and gerund of pardon How to pronounce pardon
- The act by which somebody is pardoned.
Words that rhyme with pardoning
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Questions about saying pardoning
How do you pronounce pardoning?
Say PAR-duh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrdənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːdənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pardoning?
Pardoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · duh · ning.
Is pardoning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɑːdənɪŋ/ (PAH-duh-ning).