How to pronounce dwarfing
Say it like DWOR-fing. Dwarfing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWOR).
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US American/ˈdwɔrfɪŋ/DWOR-fing
UK British/ˈdwɔːfɪŋ/DWAW-fing
- DWOR
- fing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dwarfing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dwarfing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DWAW-fing.
What does dwarfing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of dwarf How to pronounce dwarf
- The situation where something is made to seem (relatively) small or unimportant.
Questions about saying dwarfing
How do you pronounce dwarfing?
Say DWOR-fing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdwɔrfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdwɔːfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dwarfing?
Dwarfing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DWOR). Broken into parts: DWOR · fing.
Is dwarfing 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 /ˈdwɔːfɪŋ/ (DWAW-fing).