How to pronounce diluting
Say it like dy-LOO-ting. Diluting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- dy
- LOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diluting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diluting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-LOO-ting.
What does diluting mean?
- present participle and gerund of dilute How to pronounce dilute
Words that rhyme with diluting
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Questions about saying diluting
How do you pronounce diluting?
Say dy-LOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈlutɪŋ/. In British English it is /daɪˈluːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diluting?
Diluting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dy · LOO · ting.
Is diluting 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 /daɪˈluːtɪŋ/ (dy-LOO-ting).