English pronunciation

How to pronounce “reading”

Phonetic spelling

RED-ing

IPA /ˈɹɛdɪŋ/

Syllable stress

red·ing

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How do you spell “reading”?

r e a d i n g

“reading” is spelled R-E-A-D-I-N-G. It is pronounced RED-ing, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • I enjoy reading before bed.

  • She is reading a book on the bus.

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