How to pronounce accelerating
Say it like ak-SEL-uh-ray-ting. Accelerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- ak
- SEL
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accelerating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 accelerating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-SEL-uh-ray-ting.
What does accelerating mean?
- present participle and gerund of accelerate How to pronounce accelerate
- An act of acceleration.
Questions about saying accelerating
How do you pronounce accelerating?
Say ak-SEL-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accelerating?
Accelerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: ak · SEL · uh · ray · ting.
Is accelerating 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 /ækˈsɛləˌreɪtɪŋ/ (ak-SEL-uh-ray-ting).