How to pronounce moderating
Say it like MAH-duh-ray-ting. Moderating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- duh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moderating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 moderating
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOD-uh-ray-ting.
What does moderating mean?
- present participle and gerund of moderate How to pronounce moderate
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying moderating
How do you pronounce moderating?
Say MAH-duh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moderating?
Moderating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · duh · ray · ting.
Is moderating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒdəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (MOD-uh-ray-ting).