How to pronounce redecorating
Say it like ree-DEK-uh-ray-ting. Redecorating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK).
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- ree
- DEK
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redecorating 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.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 redecorating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-DEK-uh-ray-ting.
What does redecorating mean?
- present participle and gerund of redecorate How to pronounce redecorate
Questions about saying redecorating
How do you pronounce redecorating?
Say ree-DEK-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redecorating?
Redecorating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK). Broken into parts: ree · DEK · uh · ray · ting.
Is redecorating 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 /riˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (ree-DEK-uh-ray-ting).