How to pronounce populating
Say it like PAH-pyuh-lay-ting. Populating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- pyuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Populating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 populating
- 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: POP-yuh-lay-ting.
What does populating mean?
- present participle and gerund of populate How to pronounce populate
Questions about saying populating
How do you pronounce populating?
Say PAH-pyuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in populating?
Populating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · pyuh · lay · ting.
Is populating 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 /ˈpɒpjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (POP-yuh-lay-ting).