How to Pronounce Bordering

To pronounce "bordering", say BORD-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BORD-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bordering”

"bordering" has 3 syllables: bord-er-ing. It rhymes with ordering and reordering, if that helps it stick.

What does bordering mean?

verb

  1. To put a border on something.
  2. To form a border around; to bound.

noun

  1. A pattern or ornament forming a border.

adjective

  1. Having a common boundary or border

    “France and Spain are bordering nations.”

Words that rhyme with bordering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

orderingreordering

Related words

abuttingadjacentadjoiningcontiguousconnectedconterminousboundaryfrontier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bordering"?▾

"Bordering" has 3 syllables: bord · er · ing.

What does "bordering" mean?▾

Bordering: To put a border on something.

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