How to Pronounce Dreading

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɹɛdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dreading”

"dreading" has 2 syllables: dread-ing. It rhymes with spreading and wedding, if that helps it stick.

What does dreading mean?

verb

  1. To fear greatly.
  2. To anticipate with fear.

    “I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.”

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Words that rhyme with dreading

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spreadingweddingsheddingheadingtreadingsleddingthreadingshreddingbreadingfeatherbeddingbeheadingredding

Related words

direfulterribledreadfulfearfulhorrificfearsomefrighteningalarming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dreading"?▾

"Dreading" has 2 syllables: dread · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "dreading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dreading" is /ˈdɹɛdɪŋ/.

What does "dreading" mean?▾

Dreading: To fear greatly.

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