How to pronounce instigating
Say it like IN-stuh-gay-ting. Instigating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- stuh
- gay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instigating 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.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive 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 instigating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IN-stuh-gay-ting.
What does instigating mean?
- present participle and gerund of instigate How to pronounce instigate
Questions about saying instigating
How do you pronounce instigating?
Say IN-stuh-gay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instigating?
Instigating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · stuh · gay · ting.
Is instigating 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 /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (IN-stuh-gay-ting).