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