How to pronounce meditating
Say it like MED-uh-tay-ting. Meditating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- uh
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meditating 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayGive 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 meditating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MED-uh-tay-ting.
What does meditating mean?
- present participle and gerund of meditate How to pronounce meditate
Questions about saying meditating
How do you pronounce meditating?
Say MED-uh-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meditating?
Meditating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · uh · tay · ting.
Is meditating 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 /ˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪŋ/ (MED-uh-tay-ting).