How to pronounce interdicting
Say it like in-ter-DIK-ting. Interdicting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- in
- ter
- DIK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interdicting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interdicting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-DIK-ting.
What does interdicting mean?
- present participle and gerund of interdict How to pronounce interdict
Words that rhyme with interdicting
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Questions about saying interdicting
How do you pronounce interdicting?
Say in-ter-DIK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈdɪktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈdɪktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interdicting?
Interdicting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: in · ter · DIK · ting.
Is interdicting 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 /ˌɪntəˈdɪktɪŋ/ (in-tuh-DIK-ting).