How to Pronounce Disgusting

To pronounce "disgusting", say DISG-ust-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disgusting”

"disgusting" has 3 syllables: disg-ust-ing. It rhymes with dusting and fisting, if that helps it stick.

What does disgusting mean?

verb

  1. To cause an intense dislike for something.

    “It disgusts me to see her chew with her mouth open.”

adjective

  1. Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.

Synonyms

distastefulgrogrodygrottyrepulsive

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Words that rhyme with disgusting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dustingfistingthrustingmistinglustingdistinguetrustingbustingcrustingadjustingreadjustingrusting

Related words

disgustfulyuckyloathlyloathsomedistastefuloffensivewickedfoul

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disgusting"?▾

"Disgusting" has 3 syllables: disg · ust · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "disgusting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disgusting" is /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/.

What does "disgusting" mean?▾

Disgusting: To cause an intense dislike for something.

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