How to pronounce predominating
Say it like prih-DAH-muh-nay-ting. Predominating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH).
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- prih
- DAH
- muh
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predominating 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.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 predominating
- 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: prih-DOM-uh-nay-ting.
What does predominating mean?
- present participle and gerund of predominate How to pronounce predominate
Questions about saying predominating
How do you pronounce predominating?
Say prih-DAH-muh-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɑməˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɒməˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predominating?
Predominating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH). Broken into parts: prih · DAH · muh · nay · ting.
Is predominating 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 /prɪˈdɒməˌneɪtɪŋ/ (prih-DOM-uh-nay-ting).