How to pronounce articulating
Say it like ar-TIK-yuh-lay-ting. Articulating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- ar
- TIK
- yuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Articulating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 articulating
- 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-TIK-yuh-lay-ting.
What does articulating mean?
- present participle and gerund of articulate How to pronounce articulate
Questions about saying articulating
How do you pronounce articulating?
Say ar-TIK-yuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtɪkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtɪkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in articulating?
Articulating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: ar · TIK · yuh · lay · ting.
Is articulating 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 /ɑːˈtɪkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (ah-TIK-yuh-lay-ting).