How to pronounce accenting
Say it like AK-sen-ting. Accenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- sen
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accenting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accenting
American and British speakers say accenting in essentially the same way: /ˈæksɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæksɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-sen-ting.
What does accenting mean?
- present participle and gerund of accent How to pronounce accent
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying accenting
How do you pronounce accenting?
Say AK-sen-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæksɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accenting?
Accenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · sen · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say accenting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæksɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.