How to pronounce scolding
Say it like SKOHL-ding. Scolding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOHL).
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- SKOHL
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scolding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scolding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKOHL-ding.
What does scolding mean?
- An unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.
- present participle and gerund of scold How to pronounce scold
Where does scolding come from?
From scold + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with scolding
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Questions about saying scolding
How do you pronounce scolding?
Say SKOHL-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskəʊldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scolding?
Scolding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOHL). Broken into parts: SKOHL · ding.
Is scolding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈskəʊldɪŋ/ (SKOHL-ding).