How to pronounce scapegoating
Say it like SKAYP-goh-ting. Scapegoating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYP).
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- SKAYP
- goh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scapegoating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scapegoating
- 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: SKAYP-goh-ting.
What does scapegoating mean?
- present participle and gerund of scapegoat How to pronounce scapegoat
- The act of making somebody a scapegoat.
Questions about saying scapegoating
How do you pronounce scapegoating?
Say SKAYP-goh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scapegoating?
Scapegoating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYP). Broken into parts: SKAYP · goh · ting.
Is scapegoating 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 /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊtɪŋ/ (SKAYP-goh-ting).