How to pronounce parachuting
Say it like PER-uh-shoo-ting. Parachuting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌʃutɪŋ/PER-uh-shoo-ting
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- PER
- uh
- shoo
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parachuting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does parachuting mean?
noun
- The sport or activity of jumping with a parachute.
- present participle and gerund of parachute How to pronounce parachute
Where does parachuting come from?
From parachute + -ing.
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Questions about saying parachuting
How do you pronounce parachuting?
Say PER-uh-shoo-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌʃutɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parachuting?
Parachuting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · shoo · ting.