How to pronounce activating
Say it like AK-tuh-vay-ting. Activating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæktəˌveɪtɪŋ/AK-tuh-vay-ting
UK British/ˈæktəˌveɪtɪŋ/AK-tuh-vay-ting
- AK
- tuh
- vay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Activating 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive 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 activating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AK-tuh-vay-ting.
What does activating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of activate How to pronounce activate
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- energizing
- activation
- actuating
Questions about saying activating
How do you pronounce activating?
Say AK-tuh-vay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktəˌveɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæktəˌveɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in activating?
Activating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tuh · vay · ting.
Is activating 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 /ˈæktəˌveɪtɪŋ/ (AK-tuh-vay-ting).