How to pronounce distorting
Say it like dih-STOR-ting. Distorting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈstɔrtɪŋ/dih-STOR-ting
UK British/dɪˈstɔːtɪŋ/dih-STAW-ting
- dih
- STOR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distorting 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.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of distorting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STAW-ting.
What does distorting mean?
Words that rhyme with distorting
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Questions about saying distorting
How do you pronounce distorting?
Say dih-STOR-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distorting?
Distorting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR). Broken into parts: dih · STOR · ting.
Is distorting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈstɔːtɪŋ/ (dih-STAW-ting).