How to pronounce chatting
Say it like CHAT-ing. Chatting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT).
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- CHAT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chatting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHATSay this part loudest and longest. 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 chatting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHAT-ing.
What does chatting mean?
Words that rhyme with chatting
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Questions about saying chatting
How do you pronounce chatting?
Say CHAT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃætɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chatting?
Chatting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAT). Broken into parts: CHAT · ing.
Is chatting 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 /ˈtʃætɪŋ/ (CHAT-ing).