How to pronounce hallucinating
Say it like huh-LOO-suh-nay-ting. Hallucinating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- huh
- LOO
- suh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallucinating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. 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 hallucinating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: huh-LOO-suh-nay-ting.
What does hallucinating mean?
- present participle and gerund of hallucinate How to pronounce hallucinate
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hallucinating
How do you pronounce hallucinating?
Say huh-LOO-suh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /həˈlusəneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /həˈluːsəneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallucinating?
Hallucinating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: huh · LOO · suh · nay · ting.
Is hallucinating 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 /həˈluːsəneɪtɪŋ/ (huh-LOO-suh-nay-ting).