How to pronounce betting
Say it like BET-ing. Betting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET).
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- BET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of betting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BET-ing.
What does betting mean?
- preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance“led a dissipated life”“a betting man”
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Words that rhyme with betting
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Questions about saying betting
How do you pronounce betting?
Say BET-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betting?
Betting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET). Broken into parts: BET · ing.
Is betting 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 /ˈbɛtɪŋ/ (BET-ing).