How to pronounce hydrogenating
Say it like HY-druh-juh-nay-ting. Hydrogenating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- druh
- juh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrogenating 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.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 hydrogenating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-druh-juh-nay-ting.
What does hydrogenating mean?
- present participle and gerund of hydrogenate How to pronounce hydrogenate
Questions about saying hydrogenating
How do you pronounce hydrogenating?
Say HY-druh-juh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdrədʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdrədʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrogenating?
Hydrogenating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · druh · juh · nay · ting.
Is hydrogenating 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 /ˈhaɪdrədʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/ (HY-druh-juh-nay-ting).