How to pronounce plodding
Say it like PLOD-ing. Plodding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOD).
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- PLOD
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plodding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plodding
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PLOD-ing.
What does plodding mean?
- present participle and gerund of plod How to pronounce plod
- Progressing slowly and laboriously.
- Slow, laborious progress.
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Words that rhyme with plodding
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Questions about saying plodding
How do you pronounce plodding?
Say PLOD-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɑdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplɒdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plodding?
Plodding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOD). Broken into parts: PLOD · ing.
Is plodding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈplɒdɪŋ/ (PLOD-ing).