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