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