How to pronounce evaluating
Say it like ih-VAL-yoo-ay-ting. Evaluating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL).
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- ih
- VAL
- yoo
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evaluating 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.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 evaluating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-VAL-yuu-ay-ting.
What does evaluating mean?
- present participle and gerund of evaluate How to pronounce evaluate
Questions about saying evaluating
How do you pronounce evaluating?
Say ih-VAL-yoo-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvæljuˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈvæljʊˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evaluating?
Evaluating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL). Broken into parts: ih · VAL · yoo · ay · ting.
Is evaluating 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 /ɪˈvæljʊˌeɪtɪŋ/ (ih-VAL-yuu-ay-ting).