How to pronounce authenticating
Say it like aw-THEN-tuh-kay-ting. Authenticating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN).
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- aw
- THEN
- tuh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authenticating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 authenticating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: o-THEN-tuh-kay-ting.
What does authenticating mean?
- present participle and gerund of authenticate How to pronounce authenticate
Questions about saying authenticating
How do you pronounce authenticating?
Say aw-THEN-tuh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈθɛntəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɒˈθɛntəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authenticating?
Authenticating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN). Broken into parts: aw · THEN · tuh · kay · ting.
Is authenticating 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 /ɒˈθɛntəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (o-THEN-tuh-kay-ting).