How to pronounce reciprocating
Say it like rih-SIP-ruh-kay-ting. Reciprocating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- rih
- SIP
- ruh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reciprocating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 reciprocating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-SIP-ruh-kay-ting.
What does reciprocating mean?
- present participle and gerund of reciprocate How to pronounce reciprocate
- That moves back and forth or up and down.
- Of an engine type, that has one or more pistons that move back and forth or up and down.
- Of an other machine, whose mechanism relies on a back and forth or up and down motion.
Questions about saying reciprocating
How do you pronounce reciprocating?
Say rih-SIP-ruh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reciprocating?
Reciprocating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: rih · SIP · ruh · kay · ting.
Is reciprocating 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 /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (rih-SIP-ruh-kay-ting).