How to pronounce quoting
Say it like KWOH-ting. Quoting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOH).
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- KWOH
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quoting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quoting
- 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: KWOH-ting.
What does quoting mean?
Words that rhyme with quoting
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Questions about saying quoting
How do you pronounce quoting?
Say KWOH-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quoting?
Quoting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOH). Broken into parts: KWOH · ting.
Is quoting 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 /ˈkwəʊtɪŋ/ (KWOH-ting).