How to Pronounce "pardoning"
word
ˈpɑɹdənɪŋ
PAR-duh-ning
pˈɑːdənɪŋ
PAH-duh-ning
Definition
The act of forgiving someone for a mistake or crime, or officially releasing someone from punishment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹdənɪŋ
British English
pˈɑːdənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-duh-ning
UK
PAH-duh-ning
Listen in Context
The president is pardoning several prisoners today.
Pardoning someone can be difficult when you feel hurt.
He is pardoning his friend for the mistake.
After many years, the victim finally considered pardoning the man who wronged him.