How to pronounce hiating
Say it like HY-ay-ting. Hiating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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US American/ˈhaɪeɪtɪŋ/HY-ay-ting
UK British/ˈhaɪeɪtɪŋ/HY-ay-ting
- HY
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hiating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ayKeep 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 hiating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-ay-ting.
What does hiating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of hiate How to pronounce hiate
Questions about saying hiating
How do you pronounce hiating?
Say HY-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hiating?
Hiating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · ay · ting.
Is hiating 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 /ˈhaɪeɪtɪŋ/ (HY-ay-ting).