How to pronounce deleting
Say it like dih-LEE-ting. Deleting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- dih
- LEE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deleting 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.
- LEESay 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 deleting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-LEE-ting.
What does deleting mean?
- present participle and gerund of delete How to pronounce delete
Words that rhyme with deleting
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Questions about saying deleting
How do you pronounce deleting?
Say dih-LEE-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlitɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈliːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deleting?
Deleting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: dih · LEE · ting.
Is deleting 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 /dɪˈliːtɪŋ/ (dih-LEE-ting).