How to pronounce belittling
Say it like bih-LIT-uh-ling. Belittling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- bih
- LIT
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belittling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of belittling
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-LIT-uh-ling.
What does belittling mean?
- present participle and gerund of belittle How to pronounce belittle
- That belittles; condescending
- belittlement
Questions about saying belittling
How do you pronounce belittling?
Say bih-LIT-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈlɪtəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈlɪtəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belittling?
Belittling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: bih · LIT · uh · ling.
Is belittling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bɪˈlɪtəlɪŋ/ (bih-LIT-uh-ling).