How to pronounce imitating
Say it like IM-uh-tay-ting. Imitating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- uh
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imitating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay 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.
- tayGive 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 imitating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IM-uh-tay-ting.
What does imitating mean?
Questions about saying imitating
How do you pronounce imitating?
Say IM-uh-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪməˌteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪməˌteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imitating?
Imitating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · uh · tay · ting.
Is imitating 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 /ˈɪməˌteɪtɪŋ/ (IM-uh-tay-ting).