How to pronounce orchestrating
Say it like OR-kih-stray-ting. Orchestrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- kih
- stray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orchestrating 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.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- strayGive 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 orchestrating
- 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-kih-stray-ting.
What does orchestrating mean?
- present participle and gerund of orchestrate How to pronounce orchestrate
Questions about saying orchestrating
How do you pronounce orchestrating?
Say OR-kih-stray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrkɪˌstreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːkɪˌstreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orchestrating?
Orchestrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · kih · stray · ting.
Is orchestrating 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 /ˈɔːkɪˌstreɪtɪŋ/ (AW-kih-stray-ting).