How to pronounce eradicating
Say it like ih-RAD-uh-kay-ting. Eradicating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAD).
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- ih
- RAD
- uh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eradicating 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.
- RADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 eradicating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-RAD-uh-kay-ting.
What does eradicating mean?
- present participle and gerund of eradicate How to pronounce eradicate
Questions about saying eradicating
How do you pronounce eradicating?
Say ih-RAD-uh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrædəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈrædəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eradicating?
Eradicating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAD). Broken into parts: ih · RAD · uh · kay · ting.
Is eradicating 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 /ɪˈrædəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (ih-RAD-uh-kay-ting).