How to pronounce defunctioning
Say it like dee-FUHNGK-shuh-ning. Defunctioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK).
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- dee
- FUHNGK
- shuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defunctioning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defunctioning
American and British speakers say defunctioning in essentially the same way: /diˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /diˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-FUHNGK-shuh-ning.
What does defunctioning mean?
- Involving a diversion from part of the body that would usually perform a certain function.
Where does defunctioning come from?
From defunction (verb) + -ing.
Words that rhyme with defunctioning
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Questions about saying defunctioning
How do you pronounce defunctioning?
Say dee-FUHNGK-shuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /diˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /diˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defunctioning?
Defunctioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: dee · FUHNGK · shuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say defunctioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /diˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.