How to pronounce intruding
Say it like in-TROO-ding. Intruding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO).
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- in
- TROO
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intruding 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.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of intruding
American and British speakers say intruding in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtrudɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TROO-ding.
What does intruding mean?
Words that rhyme with intruding
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Questions about saying intruding
How do you pronounce intruding?
Say in-TROO-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtrudɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intruding?
Intruding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO). Broken into parts: in · TROO · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say intruding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtrudɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.