How to pronounce saddening
Say it like SAD-uh-ning. Saddening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAD).
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- SAD
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saddening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of saddening
American and British speakers say saddening in essentially the same way: /ˈsædənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsædənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAD-uh-ning.
What does saddening mean?
- present participle and gerund of sadden How to pronounce sadden
- Causing feelings of sadness.
- The darkening of a color during dyeing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with saddening
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Questions about saying saddening
How do you pronounce saddening?
Say SAD-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈsædənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsædənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saddening?
Saddening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAD). Broken into parts: SAD · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say saddening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsædənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsædənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.