How to pronounce motivating
Say it like MOH-tuh-vay-ting. Motivating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- tuh
- vay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motivating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive 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 motivating
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tuh-vay-ting.
What does motivating mean?
- Effectively providing an incentive.
- present participle and gerund of motivate How to pronounce motivate
Questions about saying motivating
How do you pronounce motivating?
Say MOH-tuh-vay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtəˌveɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motivating?
Motivating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · tuh · vay · ting.
Is motivating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊtəˌveɪtɪŋ/ (MOH-tuh-vay-ting).