How to pronounce negating
Say it like nih-GAY-ting. Negating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- nih
- GAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 negating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nih-GAY-ting.
What does negating mean?
- present participle and gerund of negate How to pronounce negate
Words that rhyme with negating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of negating.
Questions about saying negating
How do you pronounce negating?
Say nih-GAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /nɪˈɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negating?
Negating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: nih · GAY · ting.
Is negating 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 /nɪˈɡeɪtɪŋ/ (nih-GAY-ting).