How to pronounce fidgeting
Say it like FIJ-uh-ting. Fidgeting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIJ).
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- FIJ
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fidgeting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fidgeting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIJ-uh-ting.
What does fidgeting mean?
Questions about saying fidgeting
How do you pronounce fidgeting?
Say FIJ-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fidgeting?
Fidgeting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIJ). Broken into parts: FIJ · uh · ting.
Is fidgeting 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 /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/ (FIJ-uh-ting).