How to pronounce sending
Say it like SEN-ding. Sending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sending
American and British speakers say sending in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-ding.
What does sending mean?
- the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
Words that rhyme with sending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sending.
Questions about saying sending
How do you pronounce sending?
Say SEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sending?
Sending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say sending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.