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