How to pronounce wadding
Say it like WAH-ding. Wadding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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- WAH
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wadding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wadding
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOD-ing.
What does wadding mean?
- Wads collectively.
- Soft, fibrous cotton or wool used to make a wad, or as a packaging material.
- present participle and gerund of wad How to pronounce wad
Where does wadding come from?
From wad + -ing (“material, collection”).
Words that rhyme with wadding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wadding.
Questions about saying wadding
How do you pronounce wadding?
Say WAH-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wadding?
Wadding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · ding.
Is wadding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈwɒdɪŋ/ (WOD-ing).