How to pronounce disappointing

disappointing

/dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

4 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /dɪsəˈpɔɪnɪŋ/.

/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɔɪ/as in boy	Glide from “o” to a short “i”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in sing	A nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.

It would be disappointing if you didn't do that.

How do you pronounce disappointing?

Disappointing is pronounced /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /dɪsəˈpɔɪnɪŋ/, is also used.

How many syllables are in disappointing?

Disappointing has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in disappointing?

The third syllable: /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/.