How to pronounce abdicating
Say it like AB-dih-kay-ting. Abdicating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- dih
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdicating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. 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 abdicating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-dih-kay-ting.
What does abdicating mean?
- present participle and gerund of abdicate How to pronounce abdicate
Questions about saying abdicating
How do you pronounce abdicating?
Say AB-dih-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdɪkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæbdɪkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdicating?
Abdicating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · dih · kay · ting.
Is abdicating 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 /ˈæbdɪkeɪtɪŋ/ (AB-dih-kay-ting).