How to Pronounce "shedding"
word
ˈʃɛdɪŋ
SHED-ing
ʃˈɛdɪŋ
SHED-ing
Definition
Shedding means something is falling off or being released, such as hair, leaves, skin, or tears. It's often used for animals losing fur, plants losing leaves, or people crying.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɛdɪŋ
British English
ʃˈɛdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHED-ing
UK
SHED-ing
Listen in Context
The dog is shedding a lot of fur this spring.
Trees start shedding their leaves in autumn.
Snakes go through shedding to remove old skin.
My cat has been shedding nonstop lately—there's fur everywhere!