How to pronounce advocating
Say it like AD-vuh-kay-ting. Advocating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- vuh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advocating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 advocating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AD-vuh-kay-ting.
What does advocating mean?
- present participle and gerund of advocate How to pronounce advocate
Questions about saying advocating
How do you pronounce advocating?
Say AD-vuh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advocating?
Advocating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · vuh · kay · ting.
Is advocating 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 /ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (AD-vuh-kay-ting).