How to pronounce concentrating
Say it like KAHN-sun-tray-ting. Concentrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- sun
- tray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concentrating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trayGive this part a little weight. 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 concentrating
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KON-sun-tray-ting.
What does concentrating mean?
- present participle and gerund of concentrate How to pronounce concentrate
Questions about saying concentrating
How do you pronounce concentrating?
Say KAHN-sun-tray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsənˌtreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concentrating?
Concentrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · sun · tray · ting.
Is concentrating 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 /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪtɪŋ/ (KON-sun-tray-ting).