How to pronounce polluting
Say it like puh-LOO-ting. Polluting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- puh
- LOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polluting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polluting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-LOO-ting.
What does polluting mean?
- present participle and gerund of pollute How to pronounce pollute
- Causing pollution; having a tendency to pollute.
Words that rhyme with polluting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polluting.
Questions about saying polluting
How do you pronounce polluting?
Say puh-LOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlutɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈluːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polluting?
Polluting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: puh · LOO · ting.
Is polluting 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 /pəˈluːtɪŋ/ (puh-LOO-ting).