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