How to pronounce eating
Say it like EE-ting. Eating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-ting.
What does eating mean?
- the act of consuming food
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with eating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eating.
Questions about saying eating
How do you pronounce eating?
Say EE-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈitɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈiːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eating?
Eating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · ting.
Is eating 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 /ˈiːtɪŋ/ (EE-ting).