How to pronounce rounding
Say it like ROWN-ding. Rounding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN).
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- ROWN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rounding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rounding
American and British speakers say rounding in essentially the same way: /ˈraʊndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈraʊndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROWN-ding.
What does rounding mean?
- Round or nearly round; becoming round; roundish.
- The act by which a numerical value is rounded.
- The numerical value obtained by this process.
- The act of making anything round, as the lips in pronouncing some vowels.
- present participle and gerund of round How to pronounce round
Where does rounding come from?
By surface analysis, round + -ing.
Words that rhyme with rounding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rounding.
Questions about saying rounding
How do you pronounce rounding?
Say ROWN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈraʊndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rounding?
Rounding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN). Broken into parts: ROWN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say rounding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraʊndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈraʊndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.