How to pronounce pending
Say it like PEN-ding. Pending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay 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 pending
American and British speakers say pending in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-ding.
What does pending mean?
- awaiting conclusion or confirmation“business still pending”
Words that rhyme with pending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pending.
Questions about saying pending
How do you pronounce pending?
Say PEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pending?
Pending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say pending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.