How to pronounce inundating
Say it like in-UHN-day-ting. Inundating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHN).
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- in
- UHN
- day
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inundating 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.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 inundating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-UHN-day-ting.
Other ways to say inundating
Inundating also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- IN-un-day-ting /ˈɪnənˌdeɪtɪŋ/
What does inundating mean?
- present participle and gerund of inundate How to pronounce inundate
Questions about saying inundating
How do you pronounce inundating?
Say in-UHN-day-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnʌnˌdeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnʌnˌdeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inundating?
Inundating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHN). Broken into parts: in · UHN · day · ting.
Is inundating 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 /ˌɪˈnʌnˌdeɪtɪŋ/ (in-UHN-day-ting).