How to pronounce fumigating
Say it like FYOO-mig-ay-ting. Fumigating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- mig
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fumigating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- migGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 fumigating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FYOO-mig-ay-ting.
What does fumigating mean?
- present participle and gerund of fumigate How to pronounce fumigate
Questions about saying fumigating
How do you pronounce fumigating?
Say FYOO-mig-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuˌmɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːˌmɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fumigating?
Fumigating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · mig · ay · ting.
Is fumigating 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 /ˈfjuːˌmɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (FYOO-mig-ay-ting).