How to pronounce lactating
Say it like LAK-tay-ting. Lactating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lactating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. 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 lactating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAK-tay-ting.
What does lactating mean?
- present participle and gerund of lactate How to pronounce lactate
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Questions about saying lactating
How do you pronounce lactating?
Say LAK-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlækteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lactating?
Lactating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · tay · ting.
Is lactating 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 /ˈlækteɪtɪŋ/ (LAK-tay-ting).