How to pronounce kiting
Say it like KY-ting. Kiting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkaɪtɪŋ/KY-ting
UK British/ˈkaɪtɪŋ/KY-ting
- KY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kiting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KY-ting.
What does kiting mean?
noun
- The act of writing a check on an account with insufficient funds, expecting that funds will become available by the time the check clears.
- The act of tampering with a medical prescription, increasing the number of pills or other item.
- Synonym of kiteboarding.
- present participle and gerund of kite How to pronounce kite
Words that rhyme with kiting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kiting.
Questions about saying kiting
How do you pronounce kiting?
Say KY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiting?
Kiting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ting.
Is kiting 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 /ˈkaɪtɪŋ/ (KY-ting).