How to pronounce asphyxiating
Say it like as-FIK-see-ay-ting. Asphyxiating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK).
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US American/æsˈfɪksiˌeɪtɪŋ/as-FIK-see-ay-ting
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- as
- FIK
- see
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asphyxiating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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.
What does asphyxiating mean?
adjective
- Causing asphyxiation; depriving living beings of the ability to breathe.
- Restrictive; stifling; preventing emotional or behavioral expression.
- Overwhelming; breathtaking.
- present participle and gerund of asphyxiate How to pronounce asphyxiate
Where does asphyxiating come from?
By surface analysis, asphyxiate + -ing.
Questions about saying asphyxiating
How do you pronounce asphyxiating?
Say as-FIK-see-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /æsˈfɪksiˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asphyxiating?
Asphyxiating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK). Broken into parts: as · FIK · see · ay · ting.