How to pronounce segregating
Say it like SEG-rih-gay-ting. Segregating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEG).
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- SEG
- rih
- gay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segregating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gayGive 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 segregating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEG-rih-gay-ting.
What does segregating mean?
- present participle and gerund of segregate How to pronounce segregate
Questions about saying segregating
How do you pronounce segregating?
Say SEG-rih-gay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in segregating?
Segregating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEG). Broken into parts: SEG · rih · gay · ting.
Is segregating 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 /ˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (SEG-rih-gay-ting).