How to pronounce rating
Say it like RAY-ting. Rating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 rating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAY-ting.
What does rating mean?
- an appraisal of the value of something“he set a high valuation on friendship”
- act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
- standing or position on a scale
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Words that rhyme with rating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rating.
Questions about saying rating
How do you pronounce rating?
Say RAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rating?
Rating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · ting.
Is rating 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 /ˈreɪtɪŋ/ (RAY-ting).