How to Pronounce Reading

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

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹidiŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reading”

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

Sounds exactly like: redding, reding — easy to mix up when writing.

What does reading mean?

verb

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
“Have you read this book?”
To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.
“All right, class, who wants to read next?”

noun

The process of interpreting written language.
The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.

Synonyms

clock copy hear receive interpret make out make sense of scan

Antonyms

pass

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Words that rhyme with reading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

preceding misleading succeeding pleading leading proceeding receding spreading exceeding conceding preceeding feeding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reading"?▾

"Reading" has 2 syllables: read · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "reading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reading" is /ˈɹidiŋ/.

What does "reading" mean?▾

Reading: To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

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