How to pronounce alerting
Say it like uh-LUR-ting. Alerting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUR).
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- uh
- LUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alerting 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.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alerting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-LUR-ting.
What does alerting mean?
- present participle and gerund of alert How to pronounce alert
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with alerting
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Questions about saying alerting
How do you pronounce alerting?
Say uh-LUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈlɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alerting?
Alerting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUR). Broken into parts: uh · LUR · ting.
Is alerting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈlɜːtɪŋ/ (uh-LUR-ting).