How to pronounce placating
Say it like PLAY-kay-ting. Placating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of placating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAY-kay-ting.
What does placating mean?
- present participle and gerund of placate How to pronounce placate
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Questions about saying placating
How do you pronounce placating?
Say PLAY-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placating?
Placating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · kay · ting.
Is placating 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 /ˈpleɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (PLAY-kay-ting).