How to pronounce demolishing
Say it like dih-MOL-ih-shing. Demolishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- dih
- MOL
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demolishing 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.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demolishing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-MOL-ih-shing.
What does demolishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of demolish How to pronounce demolish
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Questions about saying demolishing
How do you pronounce demolishing?
Say dih-MOL-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɑlɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒlɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demolishing?
Demolishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: dih · MOL · ih · shing.
Is demolishing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈmɒlɪʃɪŋ/ (dih-MOL-ih-shing).