How to pronounce dithering
Say it like DITH-uh-ring. Dithering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DITH).
- DITH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dithering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dithering
American and British speakers say dithering in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɪðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DITH-uh-ring.
What does dithering mean?
Words that rhyme with dithering
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Questions about saying dithering
How do you pronounce dithering?
Say DITH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dithering?
Dithering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DITH). Broken into parts: DITH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say dithering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɪðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.