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