How to pronounce baiting
Say it like BAY-ting. Baiting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbeɪtɪŋ/BAY-ting
UK British/ˈbeɪtɪŋ/BAY-ting
- BAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baiting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 baiting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAY-ting.
What does baiting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of bait How to pronounce bait
- A bloodsport involving the act of worrying or tormenting a chained or confined animal by setting dogs upon it.
- The act of luring, as into a trap.
Words that rhyme with baiting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baiting.
Questions about saying baiting
How do you pronounce baiting?
Say BAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baiting?
Baiting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ting.
Is baiting 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 /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/ (BAY-ting).