How to pronounce tidying
Say it like TY-dee-ing. Tidying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- dee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tidying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tidying
American and British speakers say tidying in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪdiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtaɪdiɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-dee-ing.
What does tidying mean?
- present participle and gerund of tidy How to pronounce tidy
- The act or process in which things are tidied.
Questions about saying tidying
How do you pronounce tidying?
Say TY-dee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪdiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪdiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tidying?
Tidying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · dee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tidying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪdiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪdiɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.