How to pronounce pleading
Say it like PLEE-ding. Pleading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE).
- PLEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleading pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pleading
American and British speakers say pleading in essentially the same way: /ˈplidɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpliːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEE-ding.
What does pleading mean?
- (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
- begging
Where does pleading come from?
By surface analysis, plead + -ing.
Words that rhyme with pleading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleading.
Questions about saying pleading
How do you pronounce pleading?
Say PLEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈplidɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpliːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleading?
Pleading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE). Broken into parts: PLEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say pleading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplidɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpliːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.