How to pronounce wading
Say it like WAY-ding. Wading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wading pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wading
American and British speakers say wading in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈweɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-ding.
What does wading mean?
- Appropriate to wade in.“The pool is too small for doing laps: it’s only a wading pool.”
- Usually of a bird: which wades.“Flamingos are wading birds.”
- gerund of wade: the act of one who wades. How to pronounce wade
- present participle and gerund of wade How to pronounce wade
Where does wading come from?
From wade + -ing.
Words that rhyme with wading
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wading.
Questions about saying wading
How do you pronounce wading?
Say WAY-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wading?
Wading has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say wading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.