How to pronounce enunciating
Say it like ih-NUHN-see-ay-ting. Enunciating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN).
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- ih
- NUHN
- see
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enunciating 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.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 enunciating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NUHN-see-ay-ting.
What does enunciating mean?
- present participle and gerund of enunciate How to pronounce enunciate
Questions about saying enunciating
How do you pronounce enunciating?
Say ih-NUHN-see-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enunciating?
Enunciating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN). Broken into parts: ih · NUHN · see · ay · ting.
Is enunciating 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 /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtɪŋ/ (ih-NUHN-see-ay-ting).