How to pronounce plundering
Say it like PLUHN-duh-ring. Plundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHN).
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- PLUHN
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plundering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plundering
American and British speakers say plundering in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHN-duh-ring.
What does plundering mean?
- The act of one who plunders; pillaging or looting; plunder.
- present participle and gerund of plunder How to pronounce plunder
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Questions about saying plundering
How do you pronounce plundering?
Say PLUHN-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plundering?
Plundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHN). Broken into parts: PLUHN · duh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say plundering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.