How to pronounce dispersing
Say it like dih-SPUR-sing. Dispersing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR).
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- dih
- SPUR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispersing 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.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dispersing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPUR-sing.
What does dispersing mean?
- present participle and gerund of disperse How to pronounce disperse
Words that rhyme with dispersing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dispersing.
Questions about saying dispersing
How do you pronounce dispersing?
Say dih-SPUR-sing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispersing?
Dispersing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR). Broken into parts: dih · SPUR · sing.
Is dispersing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈspɜːsɪŋ/ (dih-SPUR-sing).