How to Pronounce Nodding

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnɒdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nodding”

"nodding" has 2 syllables: nodd-ing. It rhymes with plodding and marauding, if that helps it stick.

What does nodding mean?

verb

  1. To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
  2. To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.

noun

  1. The act by which one nods.

adjective

  1. Having the flower facing downwards.

Words that rhyme with nodding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ploddingmaraudingproddingsoddinglaudingroddingcoddingdefraudingpoddingapplaudinggoddinghodding

Related words

droopingpendulousnappingdrowsingdozyasleepdozingdrowsy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nodding"?▾

"Nodding" has 2 syllables: nodd · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "nodding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nodding" is /ˈnɒdɪŋ/.

What does "nodding" mean?▾

Nodding: To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.

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