How to pronounce propagating
Say it like PRAH-puh-gay-ting. Propagating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH).
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- PRAH
- puh
- gay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propagating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive 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 propagating
- 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: PROP-uh-gay-ting.
What does propagating mean?
- present participle and gerund of propagate How to pronounce propagate
Questions about saying propagating
How do you pronounce propagating?
Say PRAH-puh-gay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑpəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propagating?
Propagating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH). Broken into parts: PRAH · puh · gay · ting.
Is propagating 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 /ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (PROP-uh-gay-ting).