How to Pronounce Bidding

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bidding”

"bidding" has 2 syllables: bidd-ing. It rhymes with forbidding and kidding, if that helps it stick.

What does bidding mean?

verb

  1. To issue a command; to tell.

    “He bade me come in.”

  2. To invite; to summon.

    “She was bidden to the wedding.”

verb

  1. To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.

    “Have you ever bid in an auction?”

  2. To offer as a price.

    “She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet.”

noun

  1. That which one is bidden to do; a command.
  2. The act of placing a bid.

Words that rhyme with bidding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forbiddingkiddingskiddingriddingoutbidding

Related words

summonscommanddictationoffertenderingtendererinvitationsolicitation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bidding"?▾

"Bidding" has 2 syllables: bidd · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bidding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bidding" is /ˈbɪdɪŋ/.

What does "bidding" mean?▾

Bidding: To issue a command; to tell.

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