How to Pronounce Plodding

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PLODD-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “plodding”

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

What does plodding mean?

verb

  1. To walk or move slowly and heavily or laboriously (+ on, through, over).
  2. To trudge over or through.

noun

  1. Slow, laborious progress.

adjective

  1. Progressing slowly and laboriously.

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Words that rhyme with plodding

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maraudingproddingsoddingnoddinglaudingroddingcoddingdefraudingpoddingapplaudinggoddinghodding

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plodding"?▾

"Plodding" has 2 syllables: plodd · ing.

What does "plodding" mean?▾

Plodding: To walk or move slowly and heavily or laboriously (+ on, through, over).

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