How to pronounce dissenting
Say it like dih-SEN-ting. Dissenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- dih
- SEN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissenting 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.
- SENSay 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 dissenting
American and British speakers say dissenting in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEN-ting.
What does dissenting mean?
- present participle and gerund of dissent How to pronounce dissent
- Showing a strongly different opinion, belief, or viewpoint.
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Words that rhyme with dissenting
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Questions about saying dissenting
How do you pronounce dissenting?
Say dih-SEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissenting?
Dissenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: dih · SEN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say dissenting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.