How to pronounce ingesting
Say it like in-JES-ting. Ingesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- in
- JES
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingesting 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.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ingesting
American and British speakers say ingesting in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-JES-ting.
What does ingesting mean?
- present participle and gerund of ingest How to pronounce ingest
Words that rhyme with ingesting
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Questions about saying ingesting
How do you pronounce ingesting?
Say in-JES-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingesting?
Ingesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: in · JES · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say ingesting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdʒɛstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.