How to pronounce hyphenating
Say it like HY-fuh-nay-ting. Hyphenating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- fuh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyphenating 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.
- fuhKeep 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 hyphenating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-fuh-nay-ting.
What does hyphenating mean?
- present participle and gerund of hyphenate How to pronounce hyphenate
Questions about saying hyphenating
How do you pronounce hyphenating?
Say HY-fuh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪfəˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪfəˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyphenating?
Hyphenating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · fuh · nay · ting.
Is hyphenating 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 /ˈhaɪfəˌneɪtɪŋ/ (HY-fuh-nay-ting).