How to pronounce wending
Say it like WEN-ding. Wending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEN).
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- WEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wending
American and British speakers say wending in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEN-ding.
What does wending mean?
Words that rhyme with wending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wending.
Questions about saying wending
How do you pronounce wending?
Say WEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wending?
Wending has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEN). Broken into parts: WEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say wending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.