How to pronounce sedating
Say it like suh-DAY-ting. Sedating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- suh
- DAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay 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 sedating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-DAY-ting.
What does sedating mean?
- present participle and gerund of sedate How to pronounce sedate
Words that rhyme with sedating
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Questions about saying sedating
How do you pronounce sedating?
Say suh-DAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /səˈdeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈdeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedating?
Sedating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: suh · DAY · ting.
Is sedating 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 /səˈdeɪtɪŋ/ (suh-DAY-ting).