How to pronounce disputing
Say it like dih-SPYOO-ting. Disputing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈspjutɪŋ/dih-SPYOO-ting
UK British/dɪˈspjuːtɪŋ/dih-SPYOO-ting
- dih
- SPYOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disputing 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.
- SPYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disputing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SPYOO-ting.
What does disputing mean?
Words that rhyme with disputing
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Questions about saying disputing
How do you pronounce disputing?
Say dih-SPYOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disputing?
Disputing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPYOO). Broken into parts: dih · SPYOO · ting.
Is disputing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈspjuːtɪŋ/ (dih-SPYOO-ting).