How to pronounce matriculating
Say it like muh-TRIK-yuh-lay-ting. Matriculating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIK).
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- muh
- TRIK
- yuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matriculating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep 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 matriculating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-TRIK-yuh-lay-ting.
What does matriculating mean?
- present participle and gerund of matriculate How to pronounce matriculate
Questions about saying matriculating
How do you pronounce matriculating?
Say muh-TRIK-yuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /məˈtrɪkjəleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /məˈtrɪkjəleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matriculating?
Matriculating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIK). Broken into parts: muh · TRIK · yuh · lay · ting.
Is matriculating 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 /məˈtrɪkjəleɪtɪŋ/ (muh-TRIK-yuh-lay-ting).