How to pronounce automating
Say it like AW-tuh-may-ting. Automating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- tuh
- may
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive 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 automating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tuh-may-ting.
What does automating mean?
- present participle and gerund of automate How to pronounce automate
Questions about saying automating
How do you pronounce automating?
Say AW-tuh-may-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automating?
Automating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · may · ting.
Is automating 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 /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪŋ/ (AW-tuh-may-ting).