How to pronounce associating
Say it like uh-SOH-see-ay-ting. Associating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- uh
- SOH
- see
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Associating 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.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of associating
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SOH-see-ay-ting.
What does associating mean?
- present participle and gerund of associate How to pronounce associate
Questions about saying associating
How do you pronounce associating?
Say uh-SOH-see-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈsəʊsiˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in associating?
Associating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: uh · SOH · see · ay · ting.
Is associating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈsəʊsiˌeɪtɪŋ/ (uh-SOH-see-ay-ting).