How to pronounce ridding
Say it like RID-ing. Ridding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID).
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- RID
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ridding
American and British speakers say ridding in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RID-ing.
What does ridding mean?
- present participle and gerund of rid How to pronounce rid
- an area of land which has been cleared of trees, an assart
Where does ridding come from?
From rid + -ing.
Words that rhyme with ridding
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Questions about saying ridding
How do you pronounce ridding?
Say RID-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridding?
Ridding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID). Broken into parts: RID · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say ridding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.