How to pronounce incriminating
Say it like in-KRIM-uh-nay-ting. Incriminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIM).
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- in
- KRIM
- uh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incriminating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRIMSay 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.
- 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 incriminating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-KRIM-uh-nay-ting.
What does incriminating mean?
- Causing, showing, or proving that one is guilty of wrongdoing.
- present participle and gerund of incriminate How to pronounce incriminate
Where does incriminating come from?
From incriminate + -ing.
Words that rhyme with incriminating
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Questions about saying incriminating
How do you pronounce incriminating?
Say in-KRIM-uh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incriminating?
Incriminating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIM). Broken into parts: in · KRIM · uh · nay · ting.
Is incriminating 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 /ˌɪnˈkrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/ (in-KRIM-uh-nay-ting).