How to pronounce piloting
Say it like PY-luh-ting. Piloting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- luh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piloting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of piloting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PY-luh-ting.
What does piloting mean?
- The form of navigation in which position is determined by relation to external reference points.
- present participle and gerund of pilot How to pronounce pilot
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Questions about saying piloting
How do you pronounce piloting?
Say PY-luh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪlətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪlətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piloting?
Piloting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · luh · ting.
Is piloting 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 /ˈpaɪlətɪŋ/ (PY-luh-ting).