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