How to pronounce salivating
Say it like SAL-uh-vay-ting. Salivating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- uh
- vay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salivating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive 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 salivating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAL-uh-vay-ting.
What does salivating mean?
- present participle and gerund of salivate How to pronounce salivate
Questions about saying salivating
How do you pronounce salivating?
Say SAL-uh-vay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæləˌveɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsæləˌveɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salivating?
Salivating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · uh · vay · ting.
Is salivating 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 /ˈsæləˌveɪtɪŋ/ (SAL-uh-vay-ting).