How to pronounce petering
Say it like PEE-tuh-ring. Petering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of petering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PEE-tuh-ring.
What does petering mean?
- present participle and gerund of peter How to pronounce peter
Questions about saying petering
How do you pronounce petering?
Say PEE-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpitərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petering?
Petering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · tuh · ring.
Is petering 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 /ˈpiːtərɪŋ/ (PEE-tuh-ring).