How to pronounce mediating
Say it like MEE-dee-ay-ting. Mediating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- dee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mediating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 mediating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MEE-dee-ay-ting.
What does mediating mean?
- present participle and gerund of mediate How to pronounce mediate
Questions about saying mediating
How do you pronounce mediating?
Say MEE-dee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmidiˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmiːdiˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mediating?
Mediating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · dee · ay · ting.
Is mediating 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 /ˈmiːdiˌeɪtɪŋ/ (MEE-dee-ay-ting).