How to pronounce recalculating
Say it like ree-KAL-kyuh-lay-ting. Recalculating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL).
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- ree
- KAL
- kyuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recalculating 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.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 recalculating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-KAL-kyuh-lay-ting.
What does recalculating mean?
- present participle and gerund of recalculate How to pronounce recalculate
Questions about saying recalculating
How do you pronounce recalculating?
Say ree-KAL-kyuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recalculating?
Recalculating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL). Broken into parts: ree · KAL · kyuh · lay · ting.
Is recalculating 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 /riˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (ree-KAL-kyuh-lay-ting).