How to pronounce redacting
Say it like rih-DAK-ting. Redacting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK).
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- rih
- DAK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redacting 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.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of redacting
American and British speakers say redacting in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdæktɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈdæktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-DAK-ting.
What does redacting mean?
- present participle and gerund of redact How to pronounce redact
Words that rhyme with redacting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redacting.
Questions about saying redacting
How do you pronounce redacting?
Say rih-DAK-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdæktɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈdæktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redacting?
Redacting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK). Broken into parts: rih · DAK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say redacting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdæktɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈdæktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.