How to pronounce augmenting
Say it like AWG-men-ting. Augmenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɔɡˌmɛntɪŋ/AWG-men-ting
UK British/ˈɒɡˌmɛntɪŋ/OG-men-ting
- AWG
- men
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Augmenting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of augmenting
American and British speakers say augmenting in essentially the same way: /ˈɔɡˌmɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɒɡˌmɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OG-men-ting.
What does augmenting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of augment How to pronounce augment
Questions about saying augmenting
How do you pronounce augmenting?
Say AWG-men-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɡˌmɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɒɡˌmɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in augmenting?
Augmenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWG). Broken into parts: AWG · men · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say augmenting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔɡˌmɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɒɡˌmɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.