How to pronounce rectifying
Say it like REK-tuh-fy-ing. Rectifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- tuh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rectifying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rectifying
American and British speakers say rectifying in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-tuh-fy-ing.
What does rectifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of rectify How to pronounce rectify
Questions about saying rectifying
How do you pronounce rectifying?
Say REK-tuh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rectifying?
Rectifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · tuh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rectifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.