To pronounce "shading", say SHAD-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHAD-ing
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"shading" has 2 syllables: shad-ing. It rhymes with degrading and pervading, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.”
“Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shading" has 2 syllables: shad · ing.
Shading: To shield from light.
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