How to pronounce nominating
Say it like NAH-muh-nay-ting. Nominating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- muh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 nominating
- 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: NOM-uh-nay-ting.
What does nominating mean?
- present participle and gerund of nominate How to pronounce nominate
Questions about saying nominating
How do you pronounce nominating?
Say NAH-muh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑməˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɒməˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominating?
Nominating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · muh · nay · ting.
Is nominating 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 /ˈnɒməˌneɪtɪŋ/ (NOM-uh-nay-ting).