How to pronounce disbursing
Say it like dis-BUR-sing. Disbursing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- dis
- BUR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disbursing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disbursing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-BUR-sing.
What does disbursing mean?
- present participle and gerund of disburse How to pronounce disburse
Words that rhyme with disbursing
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Questions about saying disbursing
How do you pronounce disbursing?
Say dis-BUR-sing. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈbɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪsˈbɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disbursing?
Disbursing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: dis · BUR · sing.
Is disbursing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪsˈbɜːsɪŋ/ (dis-BUR-sing).