How to pronounce lubricating
Say it like LOO-bruh-kay-ting. Lubricating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- bruh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lubricating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 lubricating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOO-bruh-kay-ting.
What does lubricating mean?
- present participle and gerund of lubricate How to pronounce lubricate
- That lubricates.“The engineer bought some lubricating oil for his gears.”
Questions about saying lubricating
How do you pronounce lubricating?
Say LOO-bruh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlubrəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈluːbrəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lubricating?
Lubricating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · bruh · kay · ting.
Is lubricating 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 /ˈluːbrəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (LOO-bruh-kay-ting).