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