How to pronounce soldering
Say it like SOD-uh-ring. Soldering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD).
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- SOD
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soldering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of soldering
American and British speakers say soldering in essentially the same way: /ˈsɑdərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsəʊldərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOHL-duh-ring.
What does soldering mean?
- A method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them.
- An instance of soldering.
- A soldered joint.
- present participle and gerund of solder How to pronounce solder
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Questions about saying soldering
How do you pronounce soldering?
Say SOD-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑdərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊldərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soldering?
Soldering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD). Broken into parts: SOD · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say soldering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɑdərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsəʊldərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.