How to pronounce diffusing
Say it like dih-FYOO-zing. Diffusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- dih
- FYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diffusing 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diffusing
American and British speakers say diffusing in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FYOO-zing.
What does diffusing mean?
- present participle and gerund of diffuse How to pronounce diffuse
- broken down so that its elements are placed in its most specific subset available
Words that rhyme with diffusing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diffusing.
Questions about saying diffusing
How do you pronounce diffusing?
Say dih-FYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diffusing?
Diffusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: dih · FYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say diffusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.