How to pronounce wording
Say it like WUR-ding. Wording has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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US American/ˈwɝdɪŋ/WUR-ding
UK British/ˈwɜːdɪŋ/WUR-ding
- WUR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wording pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wording
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-ding.
What does wording mean?
noun
- the manner in which something is expressed in words“use concise military verbiage”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying wording
How do you pronounce wording?
Say WUR-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wording?
Wording has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · ding.
Is wording 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 /ˈwɜːdɪŋ/ (WUR-ding).