How to Pronounce Stranding

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

STRAND-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “stranding”

"stranding" has 2 syllables: strand-ing. It rhymes with notwithstanding and understanding, if that helps it stick.

What does stranding mean?

verb

  1. To run aground; to beach.
  2. To leave (someone) in a difficult situation; to abandon or desert.

verb

  1. To break a strand of (a rope).
  2. To form by uniting strands.

noun

  1. The act by which somebody is stranded.

Synonyms

abandondesertbeach

Words that rhyme with stranding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

notwithstandingunderstandingoutstandingstandingdemandingcommandingupstandingexpandingmisunderstandingbrandingsandinggrandstanding

Related words

chainstringfilamentfibrilmarooninsulatingtrappingclogging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stranding"?▾

"Stranding" has 2 syllables: strand · ing.

What does "stranding" mean?▾

Stranding: To run aground; to beach.

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