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