How to Pronounce "dreading"
word
ˈdɹɛdɪŋ
DRED-ing
dɹˈɛdɪŋ
dred-ING
Definition
Feeling very worried or afraid about something that will happen or might happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɛdɪŋ
British English
dɹˈɛdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRED-ing
UK
dred-ING
Listen in Context
I'm dreading my dentist appointment tomorrow.
She is dreading the final exam next week.
The children are dreading getting their shots.
Honestly, I'm dreading going back to work after the holidays.