How to pronounce estimating
Say it like ES-tuh-may-ting. Estimating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- tuh
- may
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estimating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive 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 estimating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ES-tuh-may-ting.
What does estimating mean?
- present participle and gerund of estimate How to pronounce estimate
Questions about saying estimating
How do you pronounce estimating?
Say ES-tuh-may-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estimating?
Estimating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · tuh · may · ting.
Is estimating 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 /ˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪŋ/ (ES-tuh-may-ting).