How to pronounce invalidating
Say it like in-VAL-uh-day-ting. Invalidating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪnˈvæləˌdeɪtɪŋ/in-VAL-uh-day-ting
UK British/ˌɪnˈvæləˌdeɪtɪŋ/in-VAL-uh-day-ting
- in
- VAL
- uh
- day
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Invalidating 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.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 invalidating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-VAL-uh-day-ting.
What does invalidating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of invalidate How to pronounce invalidate
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- disconfirming
Questions about saying invalidating
How do you pronounce invalidating?
Say in-VAL-uh-day-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvæləˌdeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvæləˌdeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in invalidating?
Invalidating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL). Broken into parts: in · VAL · uh · day · ting.
Is invalidating 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 /ˌɪnˈvæləˌdeɪtɪŋ/ (in-VAL-uh-day-ting).