How to pronounce perverting
Say it like per-VUR-ting. Perverting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- per
- VUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perverting 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perverting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-VUR-ting.
What does perverting mean?
- present participle and gerund of pervert How to pronounce pervert
Words that rhyme with perverting
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Questions about saying perverting
How do you pronounce perverting?
Say per-VUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈvɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈvɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perverting?
Perverting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: per · VUR · ting.
Is perverting 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 /pəˈvɜːtɪŋ/ (puh-VUR-ting).