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