How to pronounce expediting
Say it like EK-spuh-dy-ting. Expediting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- spuh
- dy
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expediting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expediting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-spuh-dy-ting.
What does expediting mean?
- present participle and gerund of expedite How to pronounce expedite
Questions about saying expediting
How do you pronounce expediting?
Say EK-spuh-dy-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkspəˌdaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkspəˌdaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expediting?
Expediting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · spuh · dy · ting.
Is expediting 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 /ˈɛkspəˌdaɪtɪŋ/ (EK-spuh-dy-ting).