How to pronounce eliminating
Say it like ih-LIM-uh-nay-ting. Eliminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM).
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- ih
- LIM
- uh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eliminating 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.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 eliminating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LIM-uh-nay-ting.
What does eliminating mean?
- present participle and gerund of eliminate How to pronounce eliminate
Words that rhyme with eliminating
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Questions about saying eliminating
How do you pronounce eliminating?
Say ih-LIM-uh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eliminating?
Eliminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM). Broken into parts: ih · LIM · uh · nay · ting.
Is eliminating 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 /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/ (ih-LIM-uh-nay-ting).