How to pronounce abating
Say it like uh-BAY-ting. Abating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈbeɪtɪŋ/uh-BAY-ting
UK British/əˈbeɪtɪŋ/uh-BAY-ting
- uh
- BAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BAY-ting.
What does abating mean?
Words that rhyme with abating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abating.
Questions about saying abating
How do you pronounce abating?
Say uh-BAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abating?
Abating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: uh · BAY · ting.
Is abating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈbeɪtɪŋ/ (uh-BAY-ting).