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