How to pronounce procreating
Say it like PROH-kree-ay-ting. Procreating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- kree
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procreating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 procreating
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROH-kree-ay-ting.
What does procreating mean?
- present participle and gerund of procreate How to pronounce procreate
Questions about saying procreating
How do you pronounce procreating?
Say PROH-kree-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊkriˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊkriˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procreating?
Procreating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · kree · ay · ting.
Is procreating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊkriˌeɪtɪŋ/ (PROH-kree-ay-ting).