How to pronounce disgruntling
Say it like dis-GRUHN-tuh-ling. Disgruntling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHN).
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- dis
- GRUHN
- tuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgruntling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disgruntling
American and British speakers say disgruntling in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GRUHN-tuh-ling.
What does disgruntling mean?
- present participle and gerund of disgruntle How to pronounce disgruntle
Questions about saying disgruntling
How do you pronounce disgruntling?
Say dis-GRUHN-tuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgruntling?
Disgruntling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: dis · GRUHN · tuh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say disgruntling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.