How to pronounce disparaging
Say it like dih-SPER-ih-jing. Disparaging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
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- dih
- SPER
- ih
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disparaging 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.
- SPERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disparaging
American and British speakers say disparaging in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPAR-ih-jingg.
What does disparaging mean?
- Insulting, ridiculing.“The candidate made disparaging remarks about his opponent, but they only made him seem small for insulting a worthy adversary.”
- present participle and gerund of disparage How to pronounce disparage
- disparagement
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying disparaging
How do you pronounce disparaging?
Say dih-SPER-ih-jing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disparaging?
Disparaging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: dih · SPER · ih · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say disparaging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspɛrɪdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.