How to pronounce inspecting
Say it like in-SPEK-ting. Inspecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- in
- SPEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspecting 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.
- SPEKSay 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 inspecting
American and British speakers say inspecting in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SPEK-ting.
What does inspecting mean?
Words that rhyme with inspecting
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Questions about saying inspecting
How do you pronounce inspecting?
Say in-SPEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈspɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspecting?
Inspecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: in · SPEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say inspecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈspɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈspɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.