How to pronounce wilding
Say it like WYLE-ding. Wilding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLE).
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- WYLE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wilding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wilding
American and British speakers say wilding in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYLE-ding.
What does wilding mean?
- A wild apple or apple tree.
- Any plant that grows wild; a wildflower, etc.
- A form of youth violence characterized by a group of young people committing violent acts randomly and without specific targets.
- present participle and gerund of wild How to pronounce wild
Where does wilding come from?
From Middle English wilding, wylding, wyldyng (“grass, straw, or the stems of wild plants”), equivalent to wild + -ing.
Questions about saying wilding
How do you pronounce wilding?
Say WYLE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wilding?
Wilding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLE). Broken into parts: WYLE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say wilding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.