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