How to pronounce isolating
Say it like EYE-suh-lay-ting. Isolating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isolating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 isolating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EYE-suh-lay-ting.
What does isolating mean?
- present participle and gerund of isolate How to pronounce isolate
- Having low morpheme per word ratio and no inflectional morphemes.
Questions about saying isolating
How do you pronounce isolating?
Say EYE-suh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isolating?
Isolating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suh · lay · ting.
Is isolating 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 /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (EYE-suh-lay-ting).