How to pronounce recruiting
Say it like ruh-KROO-ting. Recruiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO).
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- ruh
- KROO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recruiting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recruiting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-KROO-ting.
What does recruiting mean?
- present participle and gerund of recruit How to pronounce recruit
- The process by which a person is recruited; recruitment.
Words that rhyme with recruiting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recruiting.
Questions about saying recruiting
How do you pronounce recruiting?
Say ruh-KROO-ting. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkrutɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈkruːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recruiting?
Recruiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO). Broken into parts: ruh · KROO · ting.
Is recruiting 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 /rɪˈkruːtɪŋ/ (rih-KROO-ting).