How to pronounce discomfiting
Say it like dih-SKUHM-fih-ting. Discomfiting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHM).
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- dih
- SKUHM
- fih
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discomfiting 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.
- SKUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discomfiting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SKUHM-fih-ting.
What does discomfiting mean?
- Tending to discomfit (“embarrass greatly; upset the composure of, disconcert”).
- present participle and gerund of discomfit How to pronounce discomfit
Where does discomfiting come from?
From discomfit + -ing.
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Questions about saying discomfiting
How do you pronounce discomfiting?
Say dih-SKUHM-fih-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌmfɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌmfɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discomfiting?
Discomfiting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHM). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHM · fih · ting.
Is discomfiting 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 /dɪˈskʌmfɪtɪŋ/ (dih-SKUHM-fih-ting).