How to pronounce parodying
Say it like PAR-uh-dee-ing. Parodying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- dee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parodying 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 "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parodying
American and British speakers say parodying in essentially the same way: /ˈpærədiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpærədiɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-dee-ing.
What does parodying mean?
Questions about saying parodying
How do you pronounce parodying?
Say PAR-uh-dee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærədiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpærədiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parodying?
Parodying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · dee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say parodying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpærədiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpærədiɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.