How to pronounce disintegrating
Say it like dih-SIN-tuh-gray-ting. Disintegrating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- dih
- SIN
- tuh
- gray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disintegrating 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disintegrating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SIN-tuh-gray-ting.
What does disintegrating mean?
- present participle and gerund of disintegrate How to pronounce disintegrate
- That causes disintegration.
Questions about saying disintegrating
How do you pronounce disintegrating?
Say dih-SIN-tuh-gray-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪntəˌɡreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪntəˌɡreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disintegrating?
Disintegrating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: dih · SIN · tuh · gray · ting.
Is disintegrating 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 /dɪˈsɪntəˌɡreɪtɪŋ/ (dih-SIN-tuh-gray-ting).