How to pronounce slighting
Say it like SLY-ting. Slighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY).
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- SLY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slighting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLY-ting.
What does slighting mean?
- present participle and gerund of slight How to pronounce slight“His habit of slighting the company chairman was considered to be inappropriate behavior.”
- The full or partial demolition of a fortification.
- In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative
- The act of giving a slight or snub.
- An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.“The slighting of children”
- The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.“The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end.”
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Words that rhyme with slighting
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Questions about saying slighting
How do you pronounce slighting?
Say SLY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slighting?
Slighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY). Broken into parts: SLY · ting.
Is slighting 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 /ˈslaɪtɪŋ/ (SLY-ting).