How to pronounce collecting
Say it like kuh-LEK-ting. Collecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collecting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of collecting
American and British speakers say collecting in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-ting.
What does collecting mean?
- the act of gathering something together
Where does collecting come from?
From collect + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with collecting
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Questions about saying collecting
How do you pronounce collecting?
Say kuh-LEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collecting?
Collecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say collecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.