How to pronounce pertaining
Say it like per-TAY-ning. Pertaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- per
- TAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pertaining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pertaining
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-TAY-ning.
What does pertaining mean?
- present participle and gerund of pertain How to pronounce pertain
- Something that pertains; an appurtenance.
Words that rhyme with pertaining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pertaining.
Questions about saying pertaining
How do you pronounce pertaining?
Say per-TAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈteɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pertaining?
Pertaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: per · TAY · ning.
Is pertaining 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 /pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ (puh-TAY-ning).