How to pronounce denting
Say it like DEN-ting. Denting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of denting
American and British speakers say denting in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-ting.
What does denting mean?
- present participle and gerund of dent How to pronounce dent
Words that rhyme with denting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of denting.
Questions about saying denting
How do you pronounce denting?
Say DEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denting?
Denting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say denting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.