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