How to pronounce deserting
Say it like DEZ-er-ting. Deserting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ).
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- DEZ
- er
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deserting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deserting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEZ-uh-ting.
What does deserting mean?
- present participle and gerund of desert How to pronounce desert
Questions about saying deserting
How do you pronounce deserting?
Say DEZ-er-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛzɚtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛzətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deserting?
Deserting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ). Broken into parts: DEZ · er · ting.
Is deserting 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 /ˈdɛzətɪŋ/ (DEZ-uh-ting).