How to Pronounce Kneading

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

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2

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8

Letters

/ˈniːdɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kneading

"kneading" has 2 syllables: knead-ing. It rhymes with preceding and misleading, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: needing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kneading mean?

verb

  1. To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
  2. To treat or form as if by kneading; to beat.

noun

  1. The process by which something is kneaded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kneading"?

"Kneading" has 2 syllables: knead · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "kneading"?

The IPA transcription of "kneading" is /ˈniːdɪŋ/.

What does "kneading" mean?

Kneading: To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.

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