How to pronounce calculating
Say it like KAL-kyuh-lay-ting. Calculating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/KAL-kyuh-lay-ting
UK British/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/KAL-kyuh-lay-ting
- KAL
- kyuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calculating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. 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 calculating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAL-kyuh-lay-ting.
What does calculating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of calculate How to pronounce calculate
- Having the ability to calculate.
- Serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying calculating
How do you pronounce calculating?
Say KAL-kyuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calculating?
Calculating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · kyuh · lay · ting.
Is calculating 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 /ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (KAL-kyuh-lay-ting).