How to pronounce ablating
Say it like uh-BLAY-ting. Ablating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY).
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- uh
- BLAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablating 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.
- BLAYSay 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 ablating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BLAY-ting.
What does ablating mean?
- present participle and gerund of ablate How to pronounce ablate
Words that rhyme with ablating
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Questions about saying ablating
How do you pronounce ablating?
Say uh-BLAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈbleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablating?
Ablating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLAY). Broken into parts: uh · BLAY · ting.
Is ablating 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 /əˈbleɪtɪŋ/ (uh-BLAY-ting).