How to Pronounce Disturbing

To pronounce "disturbing", say DIST-urb-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disturbing”

"disturbing" has 3 syllables: dist-urb-ing. It rhymes with perturbing and curbing, if that helps it stick.

What does disturbing mean?

verb

  1. To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

    “A school of fish disturbed the water.”

  2. To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.

    “A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.”

adjective

  1. Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.

Words that rhyme with disturbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perturbingcurbing

Related words

troublingdistressingdistressfulworrisomeworryingheavyperturbingdisquieting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disturbing"?▾

"Disturbing" has 3 syllables: dist · urb · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "disturbing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disturbing" is /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/.

What does "disturbing" mean?▾

Disturbing: To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

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