How to pronounce plateauing
Say it like pluh-TOH-ing. Plateauing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- pluh
- TOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plateauing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plateauing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pluh-TOH-ing.
What does plateauing mean?
- present participle and gerund of plateau How to pronounce plateau
Words that rhyme with plateauing
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Questions about saying plateauing
How do you pronounce plateauing?
Say pluh-TOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /pləˈtoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /pləˈtəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plateauing?
Plateauing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: pluh · TOH · ing.
Is plateauing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pləˈtəʊɪŋ/ (pluh-TOH-ing).