How to pronounce deliberating
Say it like dih-LIB-uh-ray-ting. Deliberating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIB).
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- dih
- LIB
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deliberating 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.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 deliberating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-LIB-uh-ray-ting.
What does deliberating mean?
- present participle and gerund of deliberate How to pronounce deliberate
Questions about saying deliberating
How do you pronounce deliberating?
Say dih-LIB-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deliberating?
Deliberating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIB). Broken into parts: dih · LIB · uh · ray · ting.
Is deliberating 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 /dɪˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (dih-LIB-uh-ray-ting).