How to pronounce satisfying
Say it like SAT-is-fy-ing. Satisfying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce satisfying. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SAT
- is
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satisfying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of satisfying
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-is-fy-ing.
What does satisfying mean?
- providing abundant nourishment“a hearty meal”“good solid food”
- providing freedom from worry
Where does satisfying come from?
From satisfy + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying satisfying
How do you pronounce satisfying?
Say SAT-is-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satisfying?
Satisfying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · is · fy · ing.
Is satisfying pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/ (SAT-is-fy-ing).