How to Pronounce Wading

To pronounce "wading", say WAD-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

6

Letters

WAD-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “wading”

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

What does wading mean?

verb

  1. To walk through water or something that impedes progress.
  2. To progress with difficulty

    “to wade through a dull book”

noun

  1. The act of one who wades.

adjective

  1. Appropriate to wade in.

    “The pool is too small for doing laps: it's only a wading pool.”

  2. Which wades (usually said of birds).

    “Flamingos are wading birds.”

Words that rhyme with wading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

degradingpervadingcascadingpersuadingserenadingfadingladingraidingevadinggradingtradingbraiding

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wading"?▾

"Wading" has 2 syllables: wad · ing.

What does "wading" mean?▾

Wading: To walk through water or something that impedes progress.

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