How to Pronounce Cladding

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈklædɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cladding”

"cladding" has 2 syllables: cladd-ing. It rhymes with padding and gadding, if that helps it stick.

What does cladding mean?

verb

  1. (past tense clad) To clothe.
  2. (past tense clad or cladded) To cover (with insulation or another material); to surround, envelop.

noun

  1. Clothing; clothes.
  2. Any hard coating, bonded onto the outside of something to add protection, such as the plastic sheath around an optical fibre.

Words that rhyme with cladding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paddinggaddingjaddinghadinggladdingmaddingpadang

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cladding"?▾

"Cladding" has 2 syllables: cladd · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "cladding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cladding" is /ˈklædɪŋ/.

What does "cladding" mean?▾

Cladding: (past tense clad) To clothe.

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