How to pronounce dissecting
Say it like dy-SEK-ting. Dissecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- dy
- SEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissecting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SEKSay 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 dissecting
American and British speakers say dissecting in essentially the same way: /daɪˈsɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /daɪˈsɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-SEK-ting.
What does dissecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of dissect How to pronounce dissect
- A dissection; a taking apart.
Words that rhyme with dissecting
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Questions about saying dissecting
How do you pronounce dissecting?
Say dy-SEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈsɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /daɪˈsɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissecting?
Dissecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: dy · SEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say dissecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈsɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /daɪˈsɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.