How to pronounce commenting
Say it like KOM-en-ting. Commenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- en
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commenting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- enKeep this part quick and light. 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 commenting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-en-ting.
What does commenting mean?
- present participle and gerund of comment How to pronounce comment
- The making of a comment; commentary.
Questions about saying commenting
How do you pronounce commenting?
Say KOM-en-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commenting?
Commenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · en · ting.
Is commenting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmɛntɪŋ/ (KOM-en-ting).