How to Pronounce Grading

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grading”

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

What does grading mean?

verb

  1. To assign scores to the components of an academic test.
  2. To assign a score to overall academic performance.

noun

  1. A rank or grade.
  2. Gradation.

Words that rhyme with grading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

degradingpervadingcascadingpersuadingserenadingfadingladingraidingevadingtradingbraidinginvading

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grading"?▾

"Grading" has 2 syllables: grad · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "grading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grading" is /ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ/.

What does "grading" mean?▾

Grading: To assign scores to the components of an academic test.

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