How to pronounce abbreviating
Say it like uh-BREE-vee-ay-ting. Abbreviating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- uh
- BREE
- vee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abbreviating 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.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. 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 abbreviating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BREE-vee-ay-ting.
What does abbreviating mean?
- present participle and gerund of abbreviate How to pronounce abbreviate
Questions about saying abbreviating
How do you pronounce abbreviating?
Say uh-BREE-vee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈbriviˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbriːviˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abbreviating?
Abbreviating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: uh · BREE · vee · ay · ting.
Is abbreviating 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 /əˈbriːviˌeɪtɪŋ/ (uh-BREE-vee-ay-ting).