How to pronounce prodding
Say it like PROD-ing. Prodding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROD).
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- PROD
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prodding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRODSay 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 prodding
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROD-ing.
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Questions about saying prodding
How do you pronounce prodding?
Say PROD-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprɒdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prodding?
Prodding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROD). Broken into parts: PROD · ing.
Is prodding 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 /ˈprɒdɪŋ/ (PROD-ing).