How to pronounce reacting
Say it like ree-AK-ting. Reacting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- ree
- AK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reacting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reacting
American and British speakers say reacting in essentially the same way: /riˈæktɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈæktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-AK-ting.
What does reacting mean?
- present participle and gerund of react How to pronounce react
Words that rhyme with reacting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reacting.
Questions about saying reacting
How do you pronounce reacting?
Say ree-AK-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈæktɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈæktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reacting?
Reacting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: ree · AK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say reacting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈæktɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈæktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.