How to Pronounce Beading

To pronounce "beading", say BEAD-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbiːdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbiːdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beading”

"beading" has 2 syllables: bead-ing. It rhymes with preceding and misleading, if that helps it stick.

What does beading mean?

verb

  1. To form into a bead.

    “The raindrops beaded on the car's waxed finish.”

  2. To apply beads to.

    “She spent the morning beading the gown.”

noun

  1. Decoration or ornamental molding resembling a string of beads or of a semicircular cross section.
  2. The beads or bead-forming quality of certain liquors.

    “the beading of a brand of whisky”

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Words that rhyme with beading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

precedingmisleadingsucceedingpleadingleadingproceedingrecedingexceedingconcedingpreceedingfeedingspeeding

Related words

beadworkastragalbaguettebedeckingchapletpaternosterdressingfillet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beading"?▾

"Beading" has 2 syllables: bead · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "beading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beading" is /ˈbiːdɪŋ/.

What does "beading" mean?▾

Beading: To form into a bead.

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