How to pronounce disobeying
Say it like dis-oh-BAY-ing. Disobeying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY).
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- dis
- oh
- BAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disobeying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BAYSay 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 disobeying
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dis-oh-BAY-ing.
What does disobeying mean?
- present participle and gerund of disobey How to pronounce disobey
Words that rhyme with disobeying
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Questions about saying disobeying
How do you pronounce disobeying?
Say dis-oh-BAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsəʊˈbeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disobeying?
Disobeying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY). Broken into parts: dis · oh · BAY · ing.
Is disobeying pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdɪsəʊˈbeɪɪŋ/ (dis-oh-BAY-ing).