How to pronounce amalgamating
Say it like uh-MAL-guh-may-ting. Amalgamating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL).
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- uh
- MAL
- guh
- may
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amalgamating 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.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive 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 amalgamating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-MAL-guh-may-ting.
What does amalgamating mean?
- present participle and gerund of amalgamate How to pronounce amalgamate
Questions about saying amalgamating
How do you pronounce amalgamating?
Say uh-MAL-guh-may-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amalgamating?
Amalgamating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL). Broken into parts: uh · MAL · guh · may · ting.
Is amalgamating 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 /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪŋ/ (uh-MAL-guh-may-ting).