How to pronounce departing
Say it like dih-PAR-ting. Departing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- dih
- PAR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Departing 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.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of departing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PAH-ting.
What does departing mean?
- That is leaving.
- While leaving.
- The act by which somebody or something departs.
- present participle and gerund of depart How to pronounce depart
Words that rhyme with departing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of departing.
Questions about saying departing
How do you pronounce departing?
Say dih-PAR-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɑrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɑːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in departing?
Departing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: dih · PAR · ting.
Is departing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈpɑːtɪŋ/ (dih-PAH-ting).