How to pronounce disconnecting
Say it like dis-kuh-NEK-ting. Disconnecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK).
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- dis
- kuh
- NEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disconnecting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disconnecting
American and British speakers say disconnecting in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kuh-NEK-ting.
What does disconnecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of disconnect How to pronounce disconnect
Words that rhyme with disconnecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disconnecting.
Questions about saying disconnecting
How do you pronounce disconnecting?
Say dis-kuh-NEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disconnecting?
Disconnecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK). Broken into parts: dis · kuh · NEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say disconnecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.