How to pronounce dealing
Say it like DEE-ling. Dealing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
- DEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dealing
American and British speakers say dealing in essentially the same way: /ˈdilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-ling.
What does dealing mean?
- A business transaction.
- One's manner of acting toward others; behaviour; interactions or relations with others.
- present participle and gerund of deal How to pronounce deal
Where does dealing come from?
From Middle English delynge, from Old English dǣling; equivalent to deal + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with dealing
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Questions about saying dealing
How do you pronounce dealing?
Say DEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealing?
Dealing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say dealing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdiːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.