How to pronounce originating
Say it like uh-RIJ-uh-nay-ting. Originating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ).
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- uh
- RIJ
- uh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Originating 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.
- RIJSay 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.
- 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 originating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-RIJ-uh-nay-ting.
What does originating mean?
- present participle and gerund of originate How to pronounce originate
Questions about saying originating
How do you pronounce originating?
Say uh-RIJ-uh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in originating?
Originating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ). Broken into parts: uh · RIJ · uh · nay · ting.
Is originating 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 /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/ (uh-RIJ-uh-nay-ting).