How to Pronounce Gardening

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

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Syllables

Letters

GARD-en-ing

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"gardening" has 3 syllables: gard-en-ing. It rhymes with hardening and pardoning, if that helps it stick.

verb

To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.
“I love to garden — this year I'm going to plant some daffodils.”
Of a batsman, to inspect and tap the pitch lightly with the bat so as to smooth out small rough patches and irregularities.

noun

The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.
“His hobby was gardening.”
The act of a batsman prodding at the pitch with his bat, typically in order to flatten any bumps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "gardening"?▾

"Gardening" has 3 syllables: gard · en · ing.

What does "gardening" mean?▾

Gardening: To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

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