How to pronounce dealings
Say it like DEE-lingz. Dealings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealings 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.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dealings
American and British speakers say dealings in essentially the same way: /ˈdilɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈdiːlɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-lingz.
What does dealings mean?
- social or verbal interchange (usually followed by with)
- mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
- the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)“no transactions are possible without him”“he has always been honest is his dealings with me”
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Questions about saying dealings
How do you pronounce dealings?
Say DEE-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdilɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdiːlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealings?
Dealings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · lingz.
Do Americans and Brits say dealings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdilɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈdiːlɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.