How to pronounce connecting
Say it like kuh-NEK-ting. Connecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- kuh
- NEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connecting 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.
- NEKSay 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 connecting
American and British speakers say connecting in essentially the same way: /kəˈnɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /kəˈnɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NEK-ting.
What does connecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of connect How to pronounce connect
Words that rhyme with connecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of connecting.
Questions about saying connecting
How do you pronounce connecting?
Say kuh-NEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈnɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connecting?
Connecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: kuh · NEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say connecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəˈnɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.