How to pronounce beating
Say it like BEE-ting. Beating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbitɪŋ/BEE-ting
UK British/ˈbiːtɪŋ/BEE-ting
- BEE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of beating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BEE-ting.
What does beating mean?
noun
- The action by which someone or something is beaten.“the beating of a drum”
- A heavy defeat or setback.
- The pulsation of the heart.
- present participle and gerund of beat How to pronounce beat
Where does beating come from?
By surface analysis, beat + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with beating
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Questions about saying beating
How do you pronounce beating?
Say BEE-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beating?
Beating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ting.
Is beating 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 /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ (BEE-ting).