How to pronounce scintillating
Say it like sin-tuh-LAY-ting. Scintillating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- sin
- tuh
- LAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scintillating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 scintillating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sin-tih-LAY-ting.
What does scintillating mean?
- present participle and gerund of scintillate. How to pronounce scintillate
- That scintillates with brief flashes of light; sparkling.
- Brilliantly or impressively clever, exciting, amusing or witty.
Where does scintillating come from?
From scintillate + -ing.
Words that rhyme with scintillating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scintillating.
Questions about saying scintillating
How do you pronounce scintillating?
Say sin-tuh-LAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪntəˈleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scintillating?
Scintillating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: sin · tuh · LAY · ting.
Is scintillating 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 /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ (sin-tih-LAY-ting).