How to pronounce dieting
Say it like DY-uh-ting. Dieting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dieting 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dieting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DY-uh-ting.
What does dieting mean?
- present participle and gerund of diet How to pronounce diet
- The practice of following a diet.“They found out that dieting can harm you if you do it wrong. She advised them to talk with a doctor before doing anything too extreme.”
Words that rhyme with dieting
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Questions about saying dieting
How do you pronounce dieting?
Say DY-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dieting?
Dieting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · uh · ting.
Is dieting 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 /ˈdaɪətɪŋ/ (DY-uh-ting).