How to Pronounce Yielding

To pronounce "yielding", say YIELD-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈjiːldɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈjiːldɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yielding”

"yielding" has 2 syllables: yield-ing. It rhymes with unyielding and shielding, if that helps it stick.

What does yielding mean?

verb

  1. To pay, give in payment; repay, recompense; reward; requite.
  2. To furnish; to afford; to render; to give forth.

adjective

  1. Docile, or inclined to give way to pressure.

Synonyms

bearcapitulatecededefergive ingive upgive wayproduce

Words that rhyme with yielding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unyieldingshieldingwieldingfieldingunwielding

Related words

docilecompliantobligingcompromisingconciliatoryconcessionsurrendersoft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yielding"?▾

"Yielding" has 2 syllables: yield · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "yielding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yielding" is /ˈjiːldɪŋ/.

What does "yielding" mean?▾

Yielding: To pay, give in payment; repay, recompense; reward; requite.

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