How to pronounce orbiting
Say it like OR-buh-ting. Orbiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- buh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orbiting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orbiting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-buh-ting.
What does orbiting mean?
- present participle and gerund of orbit How to pronounce orbit
Questions about saying orbiting
How do you pronounce orbiting?
Say OR-buh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrbətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːbətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orbiting?
Orbiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · buh · ting.
Is orbiting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːbətɪŋ/ (AW-buh-ting).