To pronounce "tidings", say TID-ings — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
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"tidings" has 2 syllables: tid-ings. It rhymes with sidings and hidings, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: tydings — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Glad tidings we bring To you and your kin. — A traditional Christmas carol.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tidings" has 2 syllables: tid · ings.
The IPA transcription of "tidings" is /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/.
Tidings: (usually in the plural) news; new information
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