How to pronounce deluding
Say it like dih-LOO-ding. Deluding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- dih
- LOO
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deluding 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deluding
American and British speakers say deluding in essentially the same way: /dɪˈludɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈluːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LOO-ding.
What does deluding mean?
- present participle and gerund of delude How to pronounce delude
Words that rhyme with deluding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deluding.
Questions about saying deluding
How do you pronounce deluding?
Say dih-LOO-ding. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈludɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈluːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deluding?
Deluding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dih · LOO · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say deluding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈludɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈluːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.