How to pronounce warding
Say it like WOR-ding. Warding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of warding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-ding.
What does warding mean?
Words that rhyme with warding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of warding.
Questions about saying warding
How do you pronounce warding?
Say WOR-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warding?
Warding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · ding.
Is warding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːdɪŋ/ (WAW-ding).