How to Pronounce Herding

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

herding

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying herding, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

HERD-ing

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “herding”

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

What does herding mean?

verb

  1. To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company.

    “Sheep herd on many hills.”

  2. To unite or associate in a herd

    “He is employed to herd the goats.”

verb

  1. To act as a herdsman or a shepherd.
  2. To form or put into a herd.

    “I heard the herd of cattle being herded home from a long way away.”

noun

  1. An act by which individuals are herded.
  2. A hirsel.

Words that rhyme with herding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wordingbirdinggirdingcurding

Related words

swarminggregarioussociallivestockpastoralismpasturegrazingranching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "herding"?▾

"Herding" has 2 syllables: herd · ing.

What does "herding" mean?▾

Herding: To unite or associate in a herd; to feed or run together, or in company.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “herding” in the full dictionary →