How to pronounce precipitating
Say it like prih-SIP-uh-tay-ting. Precipitating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- prih
- SIP
- uh
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precipitating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay 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.
- tayGive 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 precipitating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prih-SIP-uh-tay-ting.
What does precipitating mean?
- present participle and gerund of precipitate How to pronounce precipitate
Questions about saying precipitating
How do you pronounce precipitating?
Say prih-SIP-uh-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsɪpəˌteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɪpəˌteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precipitating?
Precipitating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: prih · SIP · uh · tay · ting.
Is precipitating 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 /prɪˈsɪpəˌteɪtɪŋ/ (prih-SIP-uh-tay-ting).