"De testing" is a phrase that is often misspelled as "detesting" due to the common mistake of confusing the prefix "de-" with "de-" or "-ate". The correct spelling, with the prefix "de-", indicates a reversal or removal of something, while the incorrect spelling with "de-" or "-ate" may imply a dislike or rejection of something. The correct IPA phonetic transcription for "de testing" is /ˈdi: ˈtɛstɪŋ/ while for "detesting" is /dɪˈtɛstɪŋ/.