How to Pronounce "pondering"
word
ˈpɑndɝɪŋ
PAHN-der-ing
pˈɒndəɹɪŋ
PON-duh-ring
Definition
Thinking deeply and carefully about something, often before making a decision or forming an opinion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑndɝɪŋ
British English
pˈɒndəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAHN-der-ing
UK
PON-duh-ring
Listen in Context
She sat by the window, pondering her future.
He spent the afternoon pondering the problem.
They were pondering whether to move to a new city.
I found myself pondering what life would be like if I took that job.