How to pronounce nictitating
Say it like NIK-tih-tay-ting. Nictitating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- tih
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nictitating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. 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 nictitating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NIK-tih-tay-ting.
What does nictitating mean?
Where does nictitating come from?
From the past participle stem of Latin nictitō, frequentative form of nictō (“to wink”) (see English nictate).
Questions about saying nictitating
How do you pronounce nictitating?
Say NIK-tih-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪktɪteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪktɪteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nictitating?
Nictitating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · tih · tay · ting.
Is nictitating 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 /ˈnɪktɪteɪtɪŋ/ (NIK-tih-tay-ting).