How to pronounce dusting
Say it like DUHS-ting. Dusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS).
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- DUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dusting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dusting
American and British speakers say dusting in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHS-ting.
What does dusting mean?
- present participle and gerund of dust How to pronounce dust
- A light snowfall.“The rooves are covered with a dusting of snow.”
- A light covering of something.“Cover the cake with a dusting of confectioner's sugar.”
- The act of removing dust from the furniture, as a household chore.“Tuesday is the day when I do the dusting.”
Words that rhyme with dusting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dusting.
Questions about saying dusting
How do you pronounce dusting?
Say DUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dusting?
Dusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS). Broken into parts: DUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say dusting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.