How to pronounce speedskating
Say it like SPEED-skay-ting. Speedskating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEED).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce speedskating. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SPEED
- skay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speedskating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- skayGive 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 speedskating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPEED-skay-ting.
What does speedskating mean?
- Alternative form of speed skating.
Questions about saying speedskating
How do you pronounce speedskating?
Say SPEED-skay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈspidˌskeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspiːdˌskeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speedskating?
Speedskating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEED). Broken into parts: SPEED · skay · ting.
Is speedskating 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 /ˈspiːdˌskeɪtɪŋ/ (SPEED-skay-ting).