To pronounce "deterring", say DET-err-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
deterring
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DET-err-ing
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"deterring" has 3 syllables: det-err-ing. It rhymes with stirring and spurring, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Deterring" has 3 syllables: det · err · ing.
Deterring: To prevent something from happening.
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