How to pronounce dearing
Say it like DIR-ing. Dearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR).
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- DIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dearing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dearing
American and British speakers say dearing in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIR-ing.
What does dearing mean?
- present participle and gerund of dear How to pronounce dear
Words that rhyme with dearing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dearing.
Questions about saying dearing
How do you pronounce dearing?
Say DIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dearing?
Dearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR). Broken into parts: DIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.