How to pronounce rewarding
Say it like rih-WOR-ding. Rewarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- rih
- WOR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rewarding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rewarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-WAW-ding.
What does rewarding mean?
- providing personal satisfaction“a rewarding career as a paramedic”
Words that rhyme with rewarding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rewarding.
Questions about saying rewarding
How do you pronounce rewarding?
Say rih-WOR-ding. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈwɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rewarding?
Rewarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: rih · WOR · ding.
Is rewarding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ/ (rih-WAW-ding).