How to pronounce ridiculing
Say it like RID-uh-kyoo-ling. Ridiculing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID).
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- RID
- uh
- kyoo
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridiculing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ridiculing
American and British speakers say ridiculing in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdəˌkjulɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RID-uh-kyoo-ling.
What does ridiculing mean?
- In a manner intended to ridicule.
- present participle and gerund of ridicule How to pronounce ridicule
- The act of exposing to ridicule.
Questions about saying ridiculing
How do you pronounce ridiculing?
Say RID-uh-kyoo-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdəˌkjulɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridiculing?
Ridiculing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID). Broken into parts: RID · uh · kyoo · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say ridiculing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdəˌkjulɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdəˌkjuːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.