How to pronounce arbitrating
Say it like AR-buh-tray-ting. Arbitrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- buh
- tray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbitrating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trayGive 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 arbitrating
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AH-buh-tray-ting.
What does arbitrating mean?
- present participle and gerund of arbitrate How to pronounce arbitrate
Questions about saying arbitrating
How do you pronounce arbitrating?
Say AR-buh-tray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrbəˌtreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːbəˌtreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbitrating?
Arbitrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · buh · tray · ting.
Is arbitrating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːbəˌtreɪtɪŋ/ (AH-buh-tray-ting).