How to pronounce ingratiating
Say it like ing-GRAY-shee-ay-ting. Ingratiating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY).
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- ing
- GRAY
- shee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingratiating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 ingratiating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ing-GRAY-shee-ay-ting.
What does ingratiating mean?
- Which ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favor of another, often with flattery or insincerity; smarmy; unctuous; oily.“an ingratiating smile.”
- present participle and gerund of ingratiate How to pronounce ingratiate
Questions about saying ingratiating
How do you pronounce ingratiating?
Say ing-GRAY-shee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingratiating?
Ingratiating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY). Broken into parts: ing · GRAY · shee · ay · ting.
Is ingratiating 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 /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ (ing-GRAY-shee-ay-ting).