How to pronounce deprecating
Say it like DEP-ruh-kay-ting. Deprecating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP).
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- DEP
- ruh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deprecating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 deprecating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEP-ruh-kay-ting.
What does deprecating mean?
- present participle and gerund of deprecate How to pronounce deprecate
- In manner that deprecates; insulting; belittling.“She looked at him with a deprecating smile on her face.”
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Questions about saying deprecating
How do you pronounce deprecating?
Say DEP-ruh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deprecating?
Deprecating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP). Broken into parts: DEP · ruh · kay · ting.
Is deprecating 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 /ˈdɛprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (DEP-ruh-kay-ting).