How to pronounce ricocheting
Say it like RIK-uh-shay-ing. Ricocheting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK).
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- RIK
- uh
- shay
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ricocheting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ricocheting
American and British speakers say ricocheting in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIK-uh-shay-ing.
What does ricocheting mean?
- present participle and gerund of ricochet How to pronounce ricochet
Questions about saying ricocheting
How do you pronounce ricocheting?
Say RIK-uh-shay-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ricocheting?
Ricocheting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK). Broken into parts: RIK · uh · shay · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say ricocheting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.