How to pronounce relocating
Say it like ree-LOH-kay-ting. Relocating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- ree
- LOH
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relocating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. 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 relocating
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-LOH-kay-ting.
What does relocating mean?
- present participle and gerund of relocate How to pronounce relocate
Questions about saying relocating
How do you pronounce relocating?
Say ree-LOH-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈloʊkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈləʊkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relocating?
Relocating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: ree · LOH · kay · ting.
Is relocating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌriːˈləʊkeɪtɪŋ/ (ree-LOH-kay-ting).