How to pronounce disquieting
Say it like dih-SKWY-uh-ting. Disquieting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWY).
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- dih
- SKWY
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disquieting 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.
- SKWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disquieting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SKWY-uh-ting.
What does disquieting mean?
- Causing mental trouble or anguish; upsetting; making uneasy.
- present participle and gerund of disquiet. How to pronounce disquiet
- The act by which someone or something is disquieted.
Where does disquieting come from?
From disquiet + -ing.
Words that rhyme with disquieting
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Questions about saying disquieting
How do you pronounce disquieting?
Say dih-SKWY-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disquieting?
Disquieting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWY). Broken into parts: dih · SKWY · uh · ting.
Is disquieting 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 /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/ (dih-SKWY-uh-ting).