How Do You Spell BEDDING?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛdɪŋ] (IPA)

Bedding (/ˈbɛdɪŋ/) is the material used to cover a bed for sleeping. Its spelling can be confusing due to the presence of two of the same letters in a row. However, the double "dd" in bedding is necessary to indicate the short vowel sound of "e". If it were spelled with just one "d", it would be pronounced as "bed-ing" with a long "e" sound. Phonetic transcription can help clarify the correct pronunciation and spelling of this word.

BEDDING Meaning and Definition

  1. Bedding refers to a collection of items used in a sleeping environment to provide comfort, warmth, and hygiene. It typically includes sheets, pillowcases, blankets, duvets, comforters, bedspreads, and other accessories like bed skirts and shams. These items are specifically designed to cover and protect the bed and its occupant during sleep.

    Sheets are usually rectangular pieces of fabric that are placed directly on top of the mattress to provide a soft and smooth sleeping surface. Pillowcases are coverings for pillows, often made from the same material as the sheets. Blankets are versatile bedding items used for warmth and can be made of various materials, including wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers. Duvets and comforters are thick, padded blankets filled with down feathers, synthetic fibers, or other insulating materials, offering additional warmth and comfort.

    Bedspreads are decorative covers that drape over the entire bed, typically reaching the floor, often used for aesthetics. Bed skirts, also known as dust ruffles, are fabric panels that hang from the sides of the bed, concealing the space beneath the mattress and providing a finished look. Shams are decorative coverings for pillows, usually matching the design of the bedspread or duvet.

    Overall, bedding encompasses all the necessary items that contribute to a comfortable and cozy sleeping experience, while also adding aesthetics and protecting the mattress. It plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming and peaceful sleeping environment.

  2. Materials of a bed.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BEDDING

The word "bedding" originates from Middle English, specifically from the word "beddynge" (also spelled "beddinge") which was derived from the Old English word "bedding". This Old English term was associated with the act of preparing a bed or making it ready for use. The root of "bedding" can be traced back to the Old English word "bedd", meaning "bed".

Similar spelling words for BEDDING

Conjugate verb Bedding

CONDITIONAL

I would bed
we would bed
you would bed
he/she/it would bed
they would bed

FUTURE

I will bed
we will bed
you will bed
he/she/it will bed
they will bed

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bedded
we will have bedded
you will have bedded
he/she/it will have bedded
they will have bedded

PAST

I bedded
we bedded
you bedded
he/she/it bedded
they bedded

PAST PERFECT

I had bedded
we had bedded
you had bedded
he/she/it had bedded
they had bedded

PRESENT

I bed
we bed
you bed
he/she/it beds
they bed

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bedded
we have bedded
you have bedded
he/she/it has bedded
they have bedded
I am bedding
we are bedding
you are bedding
he/she/it is bedding
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I was bedding
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I will be bedding
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I will have been bedding
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I would have bedded
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I would be bedding
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