How to pronounce fabricating
Say it like FAB-rih-kay-ting. Fabricating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB).
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- FAB
- rih
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fabricating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive 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 fabricating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAB-rih-kay-ting.
What does fabricating mean?
- present participle and gerund of fabricate How to pronounce fabricate
Questions about saying fabricating
How do you pronounce fabricating?
Say FAB-rih-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fabricating?
Fabricating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAB). Broken into parts: FAB · rih · kay · ting.
Is fabricating 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 /ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (FAB-rih-kay-ting).