How to pronounce getting
Say it like GHET-ing. Getting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET).
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- GHET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Getting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of getting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GHET-ing.
Other ways to say getting
Getting also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- GHIT-ing /ˈɡɪtɪŋ/
What does getting mean?
- the act of acquiring something“I envied his talent for acquiring”“he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving”
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Words that rhyme with getting
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Questions about saying getting
How do you pronounce getting?
Say GHET-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in getting?
Getting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET). Broken into parts: GHET · ing.
Is getting 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 /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/ (GHET-ing).