How to pronounce slotting
Say it like SLOT-ing. Slotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOT).
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- SLOT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slotting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slotting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLOT-ing.
What does slotting mean?
Words that rhyme with slotting
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Questions about saying slotting
How do you pronounce slotting?
Say SLOT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɑtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslɒtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slotting?
Slotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOT). Broken into parts: SLOT · ing.
Is slotting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈslɒtɪŋ/ (SLOT-ing).