How to pronounce slating
Say it like SLAY-ting. Slating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY).
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- SLAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAYSay 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 slating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLAY-ting.
What does slating mean?
- Slates collectively.
- Material for slating.
- A harsh criticism.“His new book got a real slating.”
- present participle and gerund of slate How to pronounce slate
Words that rhyme with slating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slating.
Questions about saying slating
How do you pronounce slating?
Say SLAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slating?
Slating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAY). Broken into parts: SLAY · ting.
Is slating 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 /ˈsleɪtɪŋ/ (SLAY-ting).