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