How to pronounce anting
Say it like AN-ting. Anting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anting
American and British speakers say anting in essentially the same way: /ˈæntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-ting.
What does anting mean?
- The practice of some birds of rubbing live ants or occasionally other items into the feathers, possibly as a means of controlling parasites.
Where does anting come from?
From ant + -ing.
Questions about saying anting
How do you pronounce anting?
Say AN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anting?
Anting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say anting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.