How to pronounce berating
Say it like bih-RAY-ting. Berating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/bih-RAY-ting
UK British/bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/bih-RAY-ting
- bih
- RAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSay 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 berating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-RAY-ting.
What does berating mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- browbeating
- chiding
- rixation
- blowing up
Words that rhyme with berating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of berating.
Questions about saying berating
How do you pronounce berating?
Say bih-RAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berating?
Berating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: bih · RAY · ting.
Is berating 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 /bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/ (bih-RAY-ting).