How to pronounce highlighting
Say it like HY-ly-ting. Highlighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- ly
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highlighting 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of highlighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-ly-ting.
What does highlighting mean?
- an area of lightness in a picture
Questions about saying highlighting
How do you pronounce highlighting?
Say HY-ly-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highlighting?
Highlighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · ly · ting.
Is highlighting 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 /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/ (HY-ly-ting).