How to pronounce palpitating
Say it like PAL-puh-tay-ting. Palpitating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/PAL-puh-tay-ting
UK British/ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/PAL-puh-tay-ting
- PAL
- puh
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palpitating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. 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 palpitating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAL-puh-tay-ting.
What does palpitating mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- palpitant
Questions about saying palpitating
How do you pronounce palpitating?
Say PAL-puh-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palpitating?
Palpitating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · puh · tay · ting.
Is palpitating 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 /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/ (PAL-puh-tay-ting).