How to pronounce percolating
Say it like PUR-kuh-lay-ting. Percolating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- kuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percolating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 percolating
- 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: PUR-kuh-lay-ting.
What does percolating mean?
- present participle and gerund of percolate How to pronounce percolate
Questions about saying percolating
How do you pronounce percolating?
Say PUR-kuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝkəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːkəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percolating?
Percolating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · kuh · lay · ting.
Is percolating 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 /ˈpɜːkəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (PUR-kuh-lay-ting).