How to pronounce obliterating
Say it like uh-BLIT-uh-ray-ting. Obliterating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIT).
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- uh
- BLIT
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obliterating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 obliterating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BLIT-uh-ray-ting.
What does obliterating mean?
- present participle and gerund of obliterate How to pronounce obliterate
- Causing obliteration; devastating.
Questions about saying obliterating
How do you pronounce obliterating?
Say uh-BLIT-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obliterating?
Obliterating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLIT). Broken into parts: uh · BLIT · uh · ray · ting.
Is obliterating 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 /əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (uh-BLIT-uh-ray-ting).