How to pronounce assimilating
Say it like uh-SIM-uh-lay-ting. Assimilating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
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- uh
- SIM
- uh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assimilating 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.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 assimilating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SIM-uh-lay-ting.
What does assimilating mean?
- present participle and gerund of assimilate How to pronounce assimilate
- That assimilates
Questions about saying assimilating
How do you pronounce assimilating?
Say uh-SIM-uh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪməˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈsɪməˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assimilating?
Assimilating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: uh · SIM · uh · lay · ting.
Is assimilating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈsɪməˌleɪtɪŋ/ (uh-SIM-uh-lay-ting).