How to pronounce striding
Say it like STRY-ding. Striding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY).
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- STRY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Striding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of striding
American and British speakers say striding in essentially the same way: /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRY-ding.
What does striding mean?
- present participle and gerund of stride How to pronounce stride
- The act of one who strides; a long step.
- A technique for propelling forward that appears similar to walking, where a foot slides forward on the opposite side of a pole being planted to provide a location to apply force.
Where does striding come from?
From Middle English strydyng, stridende, strydand, from Old English strīdende, from Proto-Germanic *strīdandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *strīdaną (“to endeavor; stand tall; withstand; take long steps”), equivalent to stride + -ing.
Words that rhyme with striding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of striding.
Questions about saying striding
How do you pronounce striding?
Say STRY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in striding?
Striding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY). Broken into parts: STRY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say striding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.