How to pronounce perturbing
Say it like per-TUR-bing. Perturbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- per
- TUR
- bing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perturbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perturbing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-TUR-bing.
What does perturbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of perturb How to pronounce perturb
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Words that rhyme with perturbing
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Questions about saying perturbing
How do you pronounce perturbing?
Say per-TUR-bing. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈtɝbɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈtɜːbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perturbing?
Perturbing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: per · TUR · bing.
Is perturbing 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 /pəˈtɜːbɪŋ/ (puh-TUR-bing).