How to pronounce pirating
Say it like PY-ruh-ting. Pirating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpaɪrətɪŋ/PY-ruh-ting
UK British/ˈpaɪrətɪŋ/PY-ruh-ting
- PY
- ruh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pirating 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.
- ruhKeep 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 pirating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PY-ruh-ting.
What does pirating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of pirate How to pronounce pirate
- The act of one who pirates; piracy.
- A pirated copy of a work.
Questions about saying pirating
How do you pronounce pirating?
Say PY-ruh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪrətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪrətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pirating?
Pirating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · ruh · ting.
Is pirating 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 /ˈpaɪrətɪŋ/ (PY-ruh-ting).