How to pronounce alienating
Say it like AY-lee-uh-nay-ting. Alienating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪŋ/AY-lee-uh-nay-ting
UK British/ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪŋ/AY-lee-uh-nay-ting
- AY
- lee
- uh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alienating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 alienating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AY-lee-uh-nay-ting.
What does alienating mean?
adjective
- Tending to alienate.
- present participle and gerund of alienate How to pronounce alienate
Questions about saying alienating
How do you pronounce alienating?
Say AY-lee-uh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alienating?
Alienating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · lee · uh · nay · ting.
Is alienating 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 /ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪŋ/ (AY-lee-uh-nay-ting).