How to pronounce ditching
Say it like DICH-ing. Ditching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DICH).
- DICH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ditching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ditching
American and British speakers say ditching in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɪtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DICH-ing.
What does ditching mean?
- present participle and gerund of ditch How to pronounce ditch
- A deliberate crash landing on the sea or other body of water.
Words that rhyme with ditching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ditching.
Questions about saying ditching
How do you pronounce ditching?
Say DICH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ditching?
Ditching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DICH). Broken into parts: DICH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say ditching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɪtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.