How to pronounce dishing
Say it like DISH-ing. Dishing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISH).
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- DISH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dishing
American and British speakers say dishing in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DISH-ing.
What does dishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of dish How to pronounce dish
- Shaped like a dish; concave.
- A dish shape or deformation; a concavity.
- The act of placing in a dish, as when presenting food to be served.
Words that rhyme with dishing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dishing.
Questions about saying dishing
How do you pronounce dishing?
Say DISH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishing?
Dishing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISH). Broken into parts: DISH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.