How to pronounce dating
Say it like DAY-ting. Dating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 dating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DAY-ting.
What does dating mean?
- use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
Words that rhyme with dating
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Questions about saying dating
How do you pronounce dating?
Say DAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dating?
Dating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · ting.
Is dating 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 /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/ (DAY-ting).