How to Pronounce Gilding

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gilding”

"gilding" has 2 syllables: gild-ing. It rhymes with building and shipbuilding, if that helps it stick.

What does gilding mean?

verb

  1. To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
  2. To adorn.

noun

  1. The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
  2. Gold leaf.

Words that rhyme with gilding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buildingshipbuildingrebuildingoverbuildinghomebuilding

Related words

fire-gildinggeltgiltwoodgoldworkgoldworkinggoldwaregoldsize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gilding"?▾

"Gilding" has 2 syllables: gild · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gilding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gilding" is /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/.

What does "gilding" mean?▾

Gilding: To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.

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