How to pronounce diapering
Say it like DY-puh-ring. Diapering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- puh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diapering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- puhKeep 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 diapering
American and British speakers say diapering in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪpərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdaɪpərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-puh-ring.
What does diapering mean?
- present participle and gerund of diaper
- The act of clothing somebody in a diaper.
- A regular pattern of the same shape, evenly spaced.
Questions about saying diapering
How do you pronounce diapering?
Say DY-puh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪpərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪpərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diapering?
Diapering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · puh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say diapering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪpərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪpərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.