How to pronounce elaborating
Say it like ih-LAB-uh-ray-ting. Elaborating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB).
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- ih
- LAB
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elaborating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 elaborating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LAB-uh-ray-ting.
What does elaborating mean?
- present participle and gerund of elaborate How to pronounce elaborate
Questions about saying elaborating
How do you pronounce elaborating?
Say ih-LAB-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elaborating?
Elaborating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB). Broken into parts: ih · LAB · uh · ray · ting.
Is elaborating 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 /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (ih-LAB-uh-ray-ting).