How to pronounce inflating
Say it like in-FLAY-ting. Inflating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce inflating. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- in
- FLAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inflating 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.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 inflating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-FLAY-ting.
What does inflating mean?
- present participle and gerund of inflate How to pronounce inflate
Words that rhyme with inflating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inflating.
Questions about saying inflating
How do you pronounce inflating?
Say in-FLAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inflating?
Inflating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: in · FLAY · ting.
Is inflating 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 /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪŋ/ (in-FLAY-ting).