How to pronounce disturbing
Say it like dih-STUR-bing. Disturbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- dih
- STUR
- bing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disturbing 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.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disturbing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STUR-bing.
What does disturbing mean?
- causing distress or worry or anxiety“distressing (or disturbing) news”“lived in heroic if something distressful isolation”
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Words that rhyme with disturbing
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Questions about saying disturbing
How do you pronounce disturbing?
Say dih-STUR-bing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɝbɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disturbing?
Disturbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: dih · STUR · bing.
Is disturbing 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 /dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ/ (dih-STUR-bing).