How to pronounce deviating
Say it like DEE-vee-ay-ting. Deviating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- vee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deviating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deviating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEE-vee-ay-ting.
What does deviating mean?
- present participle and gerund of deviate How to pronounce deviate
Questions about saying deviating
How do you pronounce deviating?
Say DEE-vee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiviˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːviˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deviating?
Deviating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · vee · ay · ting.
Is deviating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdiːviˌeɪtɪŋ/ (DEE-vee-ay-ting).