How to pronounce halting
Say it like HAWL-ting. Halting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL).
- HAWL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of halting
American and British speakers say halting in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔltɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAWL-ting.
What does halting mean?
- Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.
- present participle and gerund of halt How to pronounce halt
- The action of one who halts; a stopping or hesitancy.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with halting
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Questions about saying halting
How do you pronounce halting?
Say HAWL-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halting?
Halting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL). Broken into parts: HAWL · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say halting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔltɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.