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