How to pronounce distributing
Say it like dih-STRIB-yoo-ting. Distributing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB).
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- dih
- STRIB
- yoo
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distributing 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.
- STRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of distributing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-STRIB-yoo-ting.
What does distributing mean?
- present participle and gerund of distribute How to pronounce distribute
Questions about saying distributing
How do you pronounce distributing?
Say dih-STRIB-yoo-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrɪbjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distributing?
Distributing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB). Broken into parts: dih · STRIB · yoo · ting.
Is distributing 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 /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/ (dih-STRIB-yoo-ting).