How to pronounce ratcheting
Say it like RACH-uh-ting. Ratcheting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RACH).
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- RACH
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratcheting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ratcheting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RACH-uh-ting.
What does ratcheting mean?
- present participle and gerund of ratchet How to pronounce ratchet
- The act by which something is ratcheted.
- A conjurers' trick of bending an object back and forth to induce metal fatigue, so that it can be broken later by rubbing it.
Questions about saying ratcheting
How do you pronounce ratcheting?
Say RACH-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætʃətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrætʃətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratcheting?
Ratcheting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RACH). Broken into parts: RACH · uh · ting.
Is ratcheting 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 /ˈrætʃətɪŋ/ (RACH-uh-ting).