How to pronounce recreating
Say it like ree-kree-AY-ting. Recreating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- ree
- kree
- AY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recreating 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.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay 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 recreating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-kree-AY-ting.
Other ways to say recreating
Recreating also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- REK-ree-ay-ting /ˈrɛkriˌeɪtɪŋ/
What does recreating mean?
- present participle and gerund of recreate How to pronounce recreate
Words that rhyme with recreating
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Questions about saying recreating
How do you pronounce recreating?
Say ree-kree-AY-ting. The American pronunciation is /rikriˈeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /rikriˈeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recreating?
Recreating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: ree · kree · AY · ting.
Is recreating 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 /rikriˈeɪtɪŋ/ (ree-kree-AY-ting).