How to pronounce plummeting
Say it like PLUHM-uh-ting. Plummeting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM).
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- PLUHM
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plummeting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 plummeting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLUHM-uh-ting.
What does plummeting mean?
- present participle and gerund of plummet How to pronounce plummet
- A violent or dramatic fall.
Questions about saying plummeting
How do you pronounce plummeting?
Say PLUHM-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌmətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌmətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plummeting?
Plummeting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHM). Broken into parts: PLUHM · uh · ting.
Is plummeting 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 /ˈplʌmətɪŋ/ (PLUHM-uh-ting).