How to pronounce locating
Say it like LOH-kay-ting. Locating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kayGive 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 locating
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOH-kay-ting.
What does locating mean?
- present participle and gerund of locate How to pronounce locate
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Questions about saying locating
How do you pronounce locating?
Say LOH-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locating?
Locating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kay · ting.
Is locating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (LOH-kay-ting).