Pronunciation: [sˈɒdənɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "soddening" is spelled with two D's because it comes from the base word "sodden," which means to become completely saturated or soaked through. The suffix "-en" is added to create the verb form, meaning to cause or bring about that saturation. The IPA phonetic transcription for "soddening" would be /ˈsɒdənɪŋ/ to show the stress on the first syllable and the short "o" sound followed by the "d" and "n" sounds.
Soddening refers to the act of saturating or soaking something, typically a material or substance, with liquid. The term is derived from the word "sodden," which means thoroughly wet or saturated. Soddening involves immersing or drenching an object in a liquid, causing it to become thoroughly saturated and heavy with moisture.
In practical terms, soddening can be used to describe the process of making something damp or wet by immersing, submerging, or pouring liquid onto it. For example, one might describe the act of soaking a sponge in water as soddening the sponge. Similarly, soddening can be used when referring to cooking techniques, such as soddening bread with a flavorful liquid to enhance its taste and texture.
The result of soddening is a state of heavy saturation, where the material or substance becomes thoroughly impregnated by the liquid, often losing its original texture or properties. In some cases, soddening can have negative connotations, indicating excessive or unwelcome moisture, such as when someone's clothes become sodden in the rain.
Overall, soddening is a term used to describe the act of thoroughly wetting or saturating something with liquid, typically resulting in a heavy and thoroughly soaked state.
The word soddening is derived from the verb sodden, which comes from the Middle English word sodain or soden. These Middle English forms are related to the Old English word sodan and the Old Norse word soddinn, which essentially mean to boil or to cook. Over time, the meaning of sodden expanded to refer to food or objects that are thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid, hence giving rise to the term soddening.
