How to pronounce discussing
Say it like dih-SKUHS-ing. Discussing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHS).
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- dih
- SKUHS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discussing 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.
- SKUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discussing
American and British speakers say discussing in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHS-ing.
What does discussing mean?
- present participle and gerund of discuss How to pronounce discuss
Questions about saying discussing
How do you pronounce discussing?
Say dih-SKUHS-ing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discussing?
Discussing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHS). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say discussing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.