How to Pronounce Spading

To pronounce "spading", say SPAD-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

7

Letters

SPAD-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “spading”

"spading" has 2 syllables: spad-ing. It rhymes with degrading and pervading, if that helps it stick.

What does spading mean?

verb

  1. To turn over soil with a spade to loosen the ground for planting.

noun

  1. The act by which soil is spaded, or turned over by digging.

Words that rhyme with spading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

degradingpervadingcascadingpersuadingserenadingfadingladingraidingevadinggradingtradingbraiding

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spading"?▾

"Spading" has 2 syllables: spad · ing.

What does "spading" mean?▾

Spading: To turn over soil with a spade to loosen the ground for planting.

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