How to pronounce respecting
Say it like ree-SPEK-ting. Respecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- ree
- SPEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Respecting 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.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of respecting
American and British speakers say respecting in essentially the same way: /riˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-SPEK-ting.
What does respecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of respect How to pronounce respect
- regarding; considering“I wrote to him respecting the proposed lawsuit.”
Words that rhyme with respecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of respecting.
Questions about saying respecting
How do you pronounce respecting?
Say ree-SPEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈspɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈspɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in respecting?
Respecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: ree · SPEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say respecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈspɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈspɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.