How to pronounce deporting
Say it like dih-POR-ting. Deporting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- dih
- POR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deporting 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deporting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PAW-ting.
What does deporting mean?
- present participle and gerund of deport How to pronounce deport
Words that rhyme with deporting
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Questions about saying deporting
How do you pronounce deporting?
Say dih-POR-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deporting?
Deporting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: dih · POR · ting.
Is deporting 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 /dɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/ (dih-PAW-ting).