How to pronounce accumulating
Say it like uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-ting. Accumulating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- myuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accumulating 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 accumulating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-ting.
What does accumulating mean?
- present participle and gerund of accumulate How to pronounce accumulate
Questions about saying accumulating
How do you pronounce accumulating?
Say uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjumjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accumulating?
Accumulating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · myuh · lay · ting.
Is accumulating 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 /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (uh-KYOO-myuh-lay-ting).