How to pronounce domesticating
Say it like duh-MES-tuh-kay-ting. Domesticating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- duh
- MES
- tuh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Domesticating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 domesticating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-MES-tuh-kay-ting.
What does domesticating mean?
- present participle and gerund of domesticate How to pronounce domesticate
Questions about saying domesticating
How do you pronounce domesticating?
Say duh-MES-tuh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in domesticating?
Domesticating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: duh · MES · tuh · kay · ting.
Is domesticating 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 /dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (duh-MES-tuh-kay-ting).