How to Pronounce "denting"
word
ˈdɛntɪŋ
DEN-ting
dˈɛntɪŋ
DEN-ting
Definition
'Denting' means making a shallow, hollow mark on a surface by hitting or pressing it. It can also be used figuratively to mean damaging something's appearance, value, or confidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛntɪŋ
British English
dˈɛntɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEN-ting
UK
DEN-ting
Listen in Context
She is afraid of denting her new phone.
Be careful when parking to avoid denting the car.
He dropped the pan, denting the bottom.
The criticism ended up denting his confidence a bit.