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