How to pronounce pervading
Say it like per-VAY-ding. Pervading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- per
- VAY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pervading pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pervading
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-VAY-ding.
What does pervading mean?
- present participle and gerund of pervade How to pronounce pervade
Words that rhyme with pervading
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Questions about saying pervading
How do you pronounce pervading?
Say per-VAY-ding. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈveɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈveɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pervading?
Pervading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: per · VAY · ding.
Is pervading 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 /pəˈveɪdɪŋ/ (puh-VAY-ding).