How to pronounce decelerating
Say it like dih-SEL-uh-ray-ting. Decelerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- dih
- SEL
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decelerating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 decelerating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-SEL-uh-ray-ting.
What does decelerating mean?
- present participle and gerund of decelerate How to pronounce decelerate
Questions about saying decelerating
How do you pronounce decelerating?
Say dih-SEL-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decelerating?
Decelerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: dih · SEL · uh · ray · ting.
Is decelerating 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 /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪtɪŋ/ (dih-SEL-uh-ray-ting).