How to pronounce bating
Say it like BAY-ting. Bating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bating 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 bating
- 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 bating mean?
- present participle and gerund of bate How to pronounce bate
Words that rhyme with bating
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Words that sound like bating
Questions about saying bating
How do you pronounce bating?
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 bating?
Bating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ting.
Is bating 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).
What words sound the same as bating?
Bating sounds the same as baiting in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.