How to pronounce disciplining
Say it like DIS-uh-pluh-ning. Disciplining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- uh
- pluh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disciplining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disciplining
American and British speakers say disciplining in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪsəplənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɪsəplənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-uh-pluh-ning.
What does disciplining mean?
- present participle and gerund of discipline How to pronounce discipline
- The use of punishment to compel behavior.
Questions about saying disciplining
How do you pronounce disciplining?
Say DIS-uh-pluh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪsəplənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪsəplənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disciplining?
Disciplining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · uh · pluh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say disciplining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪsəplənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɪsəplənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.