How to Pronounce Girding

To pronounce "girding", say GIRD-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GIRD-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “girding”

"girding" has 2 syllables: gird-ing. It rhymes with wording and birding, if that helps it stick.

What does girding mean?

verb

  1. To bind with a flexible rope or cord.

    “The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large.”

  2. To encircle with, or as if with a belt.

    “The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear.”

verb

  1. To jeer at.
  2. To jeer.

noun

  1. A binding or encircling.

Words that rhyme with girding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wordingbirdingherdingcurding

Related words

girdlebegirdencirclegirthfortifyarmencincturementcincture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "girding"?▾

"Girding" has 2 syllables: gird · ing.

What does "girding" mean?▾

Girding: To bind with a flexible rope or cord.

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