How to pronounce relegating
Say it like REL-uh-gay-ting. Relegating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- uh
- gay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relegating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RELSay 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.
- gayGive 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 relegating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REL-uh-gay-ting.
What does relegating mean?
- present participle and gerund of relegate How to pronounce relegate
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- delegating
- delegation
- relegation
Questions about saying relegating
How do you pronounce relegating?
Say REL-uh-gay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛləˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛləˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relegating?
Relegating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · uh · gay · ting.
Is relegating 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 /ˈrɛləˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (REL-uh-gay-ting).