How to pronounce addicting
Say it like uh-DIK-ting. Addicting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- uh
- DIK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addicting 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.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of addicting
American and British speakers say addicting in essentially the same way: /əˈdɪktɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈdɪktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DIK-ting.
What does addicting mean?
Where does addicting come from?
From addict + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with addicting
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Questions about saying addicting
How do you pronounce addicting?
Say uh-DIK-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɪktɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈdɪktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addicting?
Addicting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: uh · DIK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say addicting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɪktɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈdɪktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.