How to pronounce pivoting
Say it like PIV-uh-ting. Pivoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIV).
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- PIV
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pivoting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 pivoting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIV-uh-ting.
What does pivoting mean?
- present participle and gerund of pivot How to pronounce pivot
- A motion by which something pivots.
- The pivot-work in a machine.
Words that rhyme with pivoting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pivoting.
Questions about saying pivoting
How do you pronounce pivoting?
Say PIV-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪvətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪvətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pivoting?
Pivoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIV). Broken into parts: PIV · uh · ting.
Is pivoting 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 /ˈpɪvətɪŋ/ (PIV-uh-ting).