How to pronounce disrespecting
Say it like dis-rih-SPEK-ting. Disrespecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK).
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- dis
- rih
- SPEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disrespecting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disrespecting
American and British speakers say disrespecting in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-rih-SPEK-ting.
What does disrespecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of disrespect How to pronounce disrespect
Words that rhyme with disrespecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disrespecting.
Questions about saying disrespecting
How do you pronounce disrespecting?
Say dis-rih-SPEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disrespecting?
Disrespecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK). Broken into parts: dis · rih · SPEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say disrespecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.