How to pronounce approximating
Say it like uh-PRAHK-sih-may-ting. Approximating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK).
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- uh
- PRAHK
- sih
- may
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approximating 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.
- PRAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 approximating
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PROK-sih-may-ting.
What does approximating mean?
- present participle and gerund of approximate How to pronounce approximate
Questions about saying approximating
How do you pronounce approximating?
Say uh-PRAHK-sih-may-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɑksɪˌmeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈprɒksɪˌmeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approximating?
Approximating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK). Broken into parts: uh · PRAHK · sih · may · ting.
Is approximating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈprɒksɪˌmeɪtɪŋ/ (uh-PROK-sih-may-ting).