How to pronounce relating
Say it like rih-LAY-ting. Relating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- rih
- LAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relating 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.
- LAYSay 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 relating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-LAY-ting.
What does relating mean?
- present participle and gerund of relate How to pronounce relate
- The act of relating, or forming or identifying relationships; relation.
Words that rhyme with relating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relating.
Questions about saying relating
How do you pronounce relating?
Say rih-LAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relating?
Relating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: rih · LAY · ting.
Is relating 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 /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ (rih-LAY-ting).