How to pronounce intimidating
Say it like in-TIM-ih-day-ting. Intimidating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM).
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- in
- TIM
- ih
- day
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intimidating 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.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dayGive 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 intimidating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-TIM-ih-day-ting.
What does intimidating mean?
- discouraging through fear
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Questions about saying intimidating
How do you pronounce intimidating?
Say in-TIM-ih-day-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intimidating?
Intimidating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM). Broken into parts: in · TIM · ih · day · ting.
Is intimidating 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 /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/ (in-TIM-ih-day-ting).