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