How to pronounce acting
Say it like AK-ting. Acting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acting
American and British speakers say acting in essentially the same way: /ˈæktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-ting.
What does acting mean?
- the performance of a part or role in a drama
- serving temporarily especially as a substitute“the acting president”
Where does acting come from?
From act + -ing.
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Questions about saying acting
How do you pronounce acting?
Say AK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acting?
Acting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say acting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.