Gerund from “worship”: worshiping or worshipping?
Hello, dear language lovers! Can someone clarify one case for me? If I want to form gerund from the verb “worship”, is it worshiping or worshipping? Do I need to double “p”?
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Worshipping would be correct
The gerund form of WORSHIP can be spelled as either WORSHIPPING or WORSHIPING with both variations being considered correct.
Hello. Both are correct. Worshiping is American. Worshipped, worshipping. Worshiped, worshiping: American English.
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- Marina
The correct way is "worshipping", otherwise the pronunciation of the word will change from "worshIpping" to "worshAIping"
- AliaFriendly, patient and kind certified ESL teacher
"Worshipping" is correct in UK English.
If the verb ends with one vowel and one consonant and the accent falls in final syllable we double the consonant and then add ing Plan -planning travel -travelling The verb listen doesn't double the consonant because the accent falls in the first syllable Listen -listening Remember 1 vowel /1 consonant and the accent falls in the last syllable.
Worshipping is the correct answer. 🤗
Yes, you need double "p". Worshipping is the correct form.
Hello it’s worshipping thank you good bye
Hello Alia!! If you want to know more about the rules of gerund and infinitive you can join to my class!! I am happy to help you about everything you need to know.
Hello nice to meet. We form gerund like this : when a one-syllable verb ends in vowel + consonant, double the final consonant and add "-ing". For example: "hit + ing = hitting". When a verb ends in vowel + consonant with stress on the final syllable, double the consonant and add "-ing". I hope I was helpful Best regards
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