How to pronounce denouncing
Say it like dih-NOWN-sing. Denouncing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN).
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- dih
- NOWN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denouncing 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.
- NOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of denouncing
American and British speakers say denouncing in essentially the same way: /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-NOWN-sing.
What does denouncing mean?
Words that rhyme with denouncing
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Questions about saying denouncing
How do you pronounce denouncing?
Say dih-NOWN-sing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denouncing?
Denouncing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN). Broken into parts: dih · NOWN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say denouncing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.