How to pronounce selecting
Say it like suh-LEK-ting. Selecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- suh
- LEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selecting 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.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of selecting
American and British speakers say selecting in essentially the same way: /səˈlɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /sɪˈlɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LEK-ting.
What does selecting mean?
Words that rhyme with selecting
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Questions about saying selecting
How do you pronounce selecting?
Say suh-LEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selecting?
Selecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: suh · LEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say selecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /sɪˈlɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.