goading

Questions about goading

What does goading mean?

goading means "a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something".

How many syllables are in goading?

goading has 2 syllables: goa-ding. The stress falls on "goa". In IPA it is /ˈɡoʊdɪŋ/.

What is another word for goading?

Close synonyms include goad, prod, prodding, urging, spur. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is goading a common word?

goading is banded "Uncommon" — turns up in careful writing rather than conversation. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.