How to pronounce thwarting
Say it like THWOR-ting. Thwarting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THWOR).
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- THWOR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thwarting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thwarting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THWAW-ting.
What does thwarting mean?
- present participle and gerund of thwart How to pronounce thwart
- An instance of blocking or obstructing.
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Words that rhyme with thwarting
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Questions about saying thwarting
How do you pronounce thwarting?
Say THWOR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈθwɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθwɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thwarting?
Thwarting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THWOR). Broken into parts: THWOR · ting.
Is thwarting 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 /ˈθwɔːtɪŋ/ (THWAW-ting).