How to pronounce pontificating
Say it like pahn-TIF-uh-kay-ting. Pontificating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF).
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- pahn
- TIF
- uh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pontificating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIFSay 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.
- 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 pontificating
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pon-TIF-uh-kay-ting.
What does pontificating mean?
- present participle and gerund of pontificate How to pronounce pontificate
- Synonym of pontification.
Questions about saying pontificating
How do you pronounce pontificating?
Say pahn-TIF-uh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /pɑnˈtɪfəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /pɒnˈtɪfəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pontificating?
Pontificating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF). Broken into parts: pahn · TIF · uh · kay · ting.
Is pontificating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pɒnˈtɪfəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (pon-TIF-uh-kay-ting).