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