How to pronounce letting
Say it like LET-ing. Letting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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- LET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of letting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LET-ing.
What does letting mean?
- property that is leased or rented out or let
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with letting
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Questions about saying letting
How do you pronounce letting?
Say LET-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letting?
Letting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · ing.
Is letting 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 /ˈlɛtɪŋ/ (LET-ing).