How to pronounce protruding
Say it like proh-TROO-ding. Protruding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO).
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- proh
- TROO
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protruding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 protruding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-TROO-ding.
What does protruding mean?
- present participle and gerund of protrude How to pronounce protrude
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Words that rhyme with protruding
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Questions about saying protruding
How do you pronounce protruding?
Say proh-TROO-ding. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈtrudɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəʊˈtruːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protruding?
Protruding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO). Broken into parts: proh · TROO · ding.
Is protruding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈtruːdɪŋ/ (proh-TROO-ding).