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How to pronounce readings

Say it like REE-dingz. Readings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).

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US American/ˈridɪŋz/REE-dingz
UK British/ˈriːdɪŋz/REE-dingz
  • REE
  • dingz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Readings pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. dingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of readings

American and British speakers say readings in essentially the same way: /ˈridɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈriːdɪŋz/ in the UK.

British respelling: REE-dingz.

What does readings mean?

noun
  1. plural of reading How to pronounce reading

Words that rhyme with readings

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of readings.

Questions about saying readings

How do you pronounce readings?

Say REE-dingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈridɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈriːdɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in readings?

Readings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · dingz.

Do Americans and Brits say readings the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈriːdɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Britfone; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).