How to pronounce decimating
Say it like DES-uh-may-ting. Decimating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- uh
- may
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decimating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay 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.
- mayGive 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 decimating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DES-uh-may-ting.
What does decimating mean?
- present participle and gerund of decimate How to pronounce decimate
Questions about saying decimating
How do you pronounce decimating?
Say DES-uh-may-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛsəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛsəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decimating?
Decimating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · uh · may · ting.
Is decimating 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 /ˈdɛsəˌmeɪtɪŋ/ (DES-uh-may-ting).