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