How to pronounce debating
Say it like duh-BAY-ting. Debating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- duh
- BAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay 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 debating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-BAY-ting.
What does debating mean?
- present participle and gerund of debate How to pronounce debate
- The act of taking part in a debate.
Words that rhyme with debating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of debating.
Questions about saying debating
How do you pronounce debating?
Say duh-BAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debating?
Debating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: duh · BAY · ting.
Is debating 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 /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/ (duh-BAY-ting).