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