How to Pronounce Padding

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpædɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “padding”

"padding" has 2 syllables: padd-ing. It rhymes with cladding and gadding, if that helps it stick.

What does padding mean?

verb

  1. To stuff.
  2. To furnish with a pad or padding.

verb

  1. To travel along (a road, path etc.).
  2. To travel on foot.

noun

  1. Soft filling material used in cushions etc.
  2. Extra characters such as spaces added to a record to fill it out to a fixed length.

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Words that rhyme with padding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

claddinggaddingjaddinghadinggladdingmaddingpadang

Related words

cushioningupholsterystuffingcushionbufferpackingdamperheadroom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "padding"?▾

"Padding" has 2 syllables: padd · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "padding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "padding" is /ˈpædɪŋ/.

What does "padding" mean?▾

Padding: To stuff.

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