How to pronounce citing
Say it like SY-ting. Citing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of citing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SY-ting.
What does citing mean?
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Questions about saying citing
How do you pronounce citing?
Say SY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citing?
Citing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · ting.
Is citing 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 /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/ (SY-ting).
What words sound the same as citing?
Citing sounds the same as sighting in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.