How to pronounce desiring
Say it like dih-ZY-uh-ring. Desiring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- dih
- ZY
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desiring 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.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of desiring
American and British speakers say desiring in essentially the same way: /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-ZY-uh-ring.
What does desiring mean?
Questions about saying desiring
How do you pronounce desiring?
Say dih-ZY-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desiring?
Desiring has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: dih · ZY · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say desiring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.