How to pronounce culminating
Say it like KUHL-muh-nay-ting. Culminating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- muh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culminating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 culminating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHL-muh-nay-ting.
What does culminating mean?
- present participle and gerund of culminate How to pronounce culminate
Questions about saying culminating
How do you pronounce culminating?
Say KUHL-muh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlməˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlməˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culminating?
Culminating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · muh · nay · ting.
Is culminating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkʌlməˌneɪtɪŋ/ (KUHL-muh-nay-ting).