How to Pronounce Fading

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfeɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fading”

"fading" has 2 syllables: fad-ing. It rhymes with degrading and pervading, if that helps it stick.

What does fading mean?

verb

  1. To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.
  2. To lose freshness, color, or brightness; to become faint in hue or tint; hence, to be wanting in color.

noun

  1. The process by which something fades; gradual diminishment.
  2. An Irish dance.

Synonyms

weakenwitherblanchbleachdecreasediminishwane

Words that rhyme with fading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

degradingpervadingcascadingpersuadingserenadingladingraidingevadinggradingtradingbraidinginvading

Related words

attenuationpalingdecreasingdiminisheddissipativedimmingdisappearingblur

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fading"?▾

"Fading" has 2 syllables: fad · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fading" is /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/.

What does "fading" mean?▾

Fading: To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.

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