How to pronounce deriving
Say it like duh-RY-ving. Deriving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- duh
- RY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deriving pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deriving
American and British speakers say deriving in essentially the same way: /dəˈraɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /dəˈraɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-RY-ving.
What does deriving mean?
- present participle and gerund of derive How to pronounce derive
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Words that rhyme with deriving
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Questions about saying deriving
How do you pronounce deriving?
Say duh-RY-ving. The American pronunciation is /dəˈraɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /dəˈraɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deriving?
Deriving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: duh · RY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say deriving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈraɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /dəˈraɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.