How to pronounce discrediting
Say it like dih-SKRED-uh-ting. Discrediting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRED).
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- dih
- SKRED
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discrediting 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.
- SKREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discrediting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SKRED-uh-ting.
What does discrediting mean?
- present participle and gerund of discredit How to pronounce discredit
- The act by which something is discredited.
Questions about saying discrediting
How do you pronounce discrediting?
Say dih-SKRED-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskrɛdətɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskrɛdətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discrediting?
Discrediting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRED). Broken into parts: dih · SKRED · uh · ting.
Is discrediting 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 /dɪˈskrɛdətɪŋ/ (dih-SKRED-uh-ting).