How to pronounce defeating
Say it like dih-FEE-ting. Defeating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- dih
- FEE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defeating 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.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defeating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-FEE-ting.
What does defeating mean?
- present participle and gerund of defeat How to pronounce defeat
Words that rhyme with defeating
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Questions about saying defeating
How do you pronounce defeating?
Say dih-FEE-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfitɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defeating?
Defeating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: dih · FEE · ting.
Is defeating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/ (dih-FEE-ting).