How to pronounce elating
Say it like ih-LAY-ting. Elating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- ih
- LAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elating 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 elating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LAY-ting.
What does elating mean?
- present participle and gerund of elate How to pronounce elate
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Words that rhyme with elating
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Questions about saying elating
How do you pronounce elating?
Say ih-LAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elating?
Elating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: ih · LAY · ting.
Is elating 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 /ɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ (ih-LAY-ting).