How to pronounce obtaining
Say it like ub-TAY-ning. Obtaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- ub
- TAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obtaining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obtaining
American and British speakers say obtaining in essentially the same way: /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-TAY-ning.
What does obtaining mean?
- present participle and gerund of obtain How to pronounce obtain
Words that rhyme with obtaining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obtaining.
Questions about saying obtaining
How do you pronounce obtaining?
Say ub-TAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obtaining?
Obtaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: ub · TAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say obtaining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.