How to pronounce denigrating
Say it like DEN-ih-gray-ting. Denigrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- ih
- gray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denigrating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- grayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of denigrating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEN-ih-gray-ting.
What does denigrating mean?
- present participle and gerund of denigrate How to pronounce denigrate
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Questions about saying denigrating
How do you pronounce denigrating?
Say DEN-ih-gray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denigrating?
Denigrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · ih · gray · ting.
Is denigrating 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 /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪtɪŋ/ (DEN-ih-gray-ting).