How to pronounce elting
Say it like EL-ting. Elting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elting
American and British speakers say elting in essentially the same way: /ˈɛltɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɛltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-ting.
What does elting mean?
- present participle and gerund of elt
Questions about saying elting
How do you pronounce elting?
Say EL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elting?
Elting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say elting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛltɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɛltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.