How to pronounce resuscitating
Say it like rih-SUHS-ih-tay-ting. Resuscitating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHS).
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- rih
- SUHS
- ih
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resuscitating 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.
- SUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayGive 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 resuscitating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-SUHS-ih-tay-ting.
What does resuscitating mean?
- present participle and gerund of resuscitate How to pronounce resuscitate
Questions about saying resuscitating
How do you pronounce resuscitating?
Say rih-SUHS-ih-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resuscitating?
Resuscitating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHS). Broken into parts: rih · SUHS · ih · tay · ting.
Is resuscitating 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 /rɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪtɪŋ/ (rih-SUHS-ih-tay-ting).