How to pronounce alleviating
Say it like uh-LEE-vee-ay-ting. Alleviating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- uh
- LEE
- vee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleviating 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 alleviating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-LEE-vee-ay-ting.
What does alleviating mean?
- present participle and gerund of alleviate How to pronounce alleviate
Questions about saying alleviating
How do you pronounce alleviating?
Say uh-LEE-vee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈliviˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈliːviˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleviating?
Alleviating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: uh · LEE · vee · ay · ting.
Is alleviating 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 /əˈliːviˌeɪtɪŋ/ (uh-LEE-vee-ay-ting).