How to pronounce separating
Say it like SEP-uh-ray-ting. Separating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce separating. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEP
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 separating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEP-uh-ray-ting.
What does separating mean?
- present participle and gerund of separate How to pronounce separate
- An instance of separating.
- Capable of being opened and having its two sided completely detached from one another rather than just being opened for most of its length.
Questions about saying separating
How do you pronounce separating?
Say SEP-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separating?
Separating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · uh · ray · ting.
Is separating 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 /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (SEP-uh-ray-ting).