How to pronounce accentuating
Say it like ak-SEN-choo-ay-ting. Accentuating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- ak
- SEN
- choo
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accentuating 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 accentuating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-SEN-choo-ay-ting.
What does accentuating mean?
- present participle and gerund of accentuate How to pronounce accentuate
Questions about saying accentuating
How do you pronounce accentuating?
Say ak-SEN-choo-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛntʃuˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛntʃuːˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accentuating?
Accentuating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: ak · SEN · choo · ay · ting.
Is accentuating 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 /ækˈsɛntʃuːˌeɪtɪŋ/ (ak-SEN-choo-ay-ting).