How to pronounce collating
Say it like KOH-lay-ting. Collating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊleɪtɪŋ/KOH-lay-ting
UK British/kɒˈleɪtɪŋ/ko-LAY-ting
- KOH
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- layKeep this part quick and light. 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 collating
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ko-LAY-ting.
What does collating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of collate How to pronounce collate
Questions about saying collating
How do you pronounce collating?
Say KOH-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /kɒˈleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collating?
Collating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · lay · ting.
Is collating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kɒˈleɪtɪŋ/ (ko-LAY-ting).