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