How to pronounce priding
Say it like PRY-ding. Priding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of priding
American and British speakers say priding in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpraɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-ding.
What does priding mean?
- present participle and gerund of pride How to pronounce pride
Words that rhyme with priding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of priding.
Questions about saying priding
How do you pronounce priding?
Say PRY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priding?
Priding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say priding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.