How to pronounce erecting
Say it like ih-REK-ting. Erecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- ih
- REK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erecting 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.
- REKSay 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 erecting
American and British speakers say erecting in essentially the same way: /ɪˈrɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈrɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-REK-ting.
What does erecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of erect How to pronounce erect“The workers are erecting the new building right now.”
Words that rhyme with erecting
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Questions about saying erecting
How do you pronounce erecting?
Say ih-REK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erecting?
Erecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: ih · REK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say erecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈrɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈrɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.