How to pronounce defaulting
Say it like dih-FAWL-ting. Defaulting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL).
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- dih
- FAWL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defaulting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defaulting
American and British speakers say defaulting in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfɔltɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈfɔːltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FAWL-ting.
What does defaulting mean?
- present participle and gerund of default How to pronounce default
- The act or result of being defaulted, especially a failure to meet a financial obligation.
Words that rhyme with defaulting
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Questions about saying defaulting
How do you pronounce defaulting?
Say dih-FAWL-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔltɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɔːltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defaulting?
Defaulting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL). Broken into parts: dih · FAWL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say defaulting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfɔltɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈfɔːltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.