How to pronounce deciding
Say it like dis-EYE-ding. Deciding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE).
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- dis
- EYE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deciding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deciding
American and British speakers say deciding in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SY-ding.
What does deciding mean?
- the cognitive process of reaching a decision“a good executive must be good at decision making”
- having the power or quality of deciding“the crucial experiment”“cast the deciding vote”
Words that rhyme with deciding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deciding.
Questions about saying deciding
How do you pronounce deciding?
Say dis-EYE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deciding?
Deciding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE). Broken into parts: dis · EYE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say deciding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.