How to pronounce dedicating
Say it like DED-ih-kay-ting. Dedicating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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- DED
- ih
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dedicating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive 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 dedicating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DED-ih-kay-ting.
What does dedicating mean?
- present participle and gerund of dedicate How to pronounce dedicate
Questions about saying dedicating
How do you pronounce dedicating?
Say DED-ih-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dedicating?
Dedicating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · ih · kay · ting.
Is dedicating 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 /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (DED-ih-kay-ting).