How to pronounce treading
Say it like TRED-ing. Treading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRED).
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- TRED
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treading pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREDSay 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 treading
American and British speakers say treading in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrɛdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRED-ing.
What does treading mean?
Where does treading come from?
From Middle English tredynge, tredyng; equivalent to tread + -ing.
Words that rhyme with treading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of treading.
Questions about saying treading
How do you pronounce treading?
Say TRED-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treading?
Treading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRED). Broken into parts: TRED · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say treading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.