How to pronounce deeming
Say it like DEE-ming. Deeming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce deeming. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DEE
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deeming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deeming
American and British speakers say deeming in essentially the same way: /ˈdimɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdiːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-ming.
What does deeming mean?
- present participle and gerund of deem How to pronounce deem
- The act or process of judging or of forming an opinion; judgment, estimation.
Where does deeming come from?
From Middle English demynge, deminde, demand, from Old English dēmende (“judging”), equivalent to deem + -ing.
Words that rhyme with deeming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deeming.
Questions about saying deeming
How do you pronounce deeming?
Say DEE-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈdimɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deeming?
Deeming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say deeming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdimɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdiːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.