How to pronounce brickbatting
Say it like BRIK-bat-ing. Brickbatting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK).
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- BRIK
- bat
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brickbatting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- batGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brickbatting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BRIK-bat-ing.
What does brickbatting mean?
- The act of attacking by swinging or throwing brickbats.
- The act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.
- present participle and gerund of brickbat How to pronounce brickbat
Where does brickbatting come from?
From brickbat (noun) + -ing.
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Questions about saying brickbatting
How do you pronounce brickbatting?
Say BRIK-bat-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪkˌbætɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪkbætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brickbatting?
Brickbatting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIK). Broken into parts: BRIK · bat · ing.
Is brickbatting 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 /ˈbrɪkbætɪŋ/ (BRIK-bat-ing).