pending

/ˈpendɪŋ/

Syllables pen·ding

Stress PEN-ding

Phonics Breakdown

pen

/pen/

short e

ding

/dɪŋ/

ng nasal

Meaning

awaiting a decision or completion

Sound Reference

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pen=/pen/(pen) + ding=/dɪŋ/(ding)

Example

The approval is still pending.