How to pronounce exterminating
Say it like ik-STUR-muh-nay-ting. Exterminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- ik
- STUR
- muh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exterminating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 exterminating
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-STUR-muh-nay-ting.
What does exterminating mean?
- present participle and gerund of exterminate How to pronounce exterminate
Questions about saying exterminating
How do you pronounce exterminating?
Say ik-STUR-muh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɝməˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɜːməˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exterminating?
Exterminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: ik · STUR · muh · nay · ting.
Is exterminating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪkˈstɜːməˌneɪtɪŋ/ (ik-STUR-muh-nay-ting).