How to pronounce inaugurating
Say it like ih-NAW-ghyuh-ray-ting. Inaugurating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW).
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- ih
- NAW
- ghyuh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inaugurating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 inaugurating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NOG-yuh-ray-ting.
What does inaugurating mean?
- present participle and gerund of inaugurate How to pronounce inaugurate
Questions about saying inaugurating
How do you pronounce inaugurating?
Say ih-NAW-ghyuh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɔɡjəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɒɡjəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inaugurating?
Inaugurating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW). Broken into parts: ih · NAW · ghyuh · ray · ting.
Is inaugurating 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 /ɪˈnɒɡjəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (ih-NOG-yuh-ray-ting).