How to pronounce readying
Say it like RED-ee-ing. Readying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of readying
American and British speakers say readying in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɛdiɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-ee-ing.
What does readying mean?
- present participle and gerund of ready How to pronounce ready
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying readying
How do you pronounce readying?
Say RED-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readying?
Readying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · ee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say readying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdiɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.