How to pronounce degloving
Say it like dee-GLUHV-ing. Degloving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLUHV).
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- dee
- GLUHV
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degloving 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.
- GLUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of degloving
American and British speakers say degloving in essentially the same way: /diˈɡlʌvɪŋ/ in the US and /diˈɡlʌvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-GLUHV-ing.
What does degloving mean?
- present participle and gerund of deglove How to pronounce deglove
- An instance of skin being degloved.
- A mock punishment for disrespecting the sport of gloving; having one's LED gloves taken away, effectively banning them from participating in the activity.
Questions about saying degloving
How do you pronounce degloving?
Say dee-GLUHV-ing. The American pronunciation is /diˈɡlʌvɪŋ/. In British English it is /diˈɡlʌvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degloving?
Degloving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLUHV). Broken into parts: dee · GLUHV · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say degloving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈɡlʌvɪŋ/ and the British form is /diˈɡlʌvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.