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