How to pronounce spiriting
Say it like SPIR-ih-ting. Spiriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- ih
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiriting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spiriting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPIR-ih-ting.
What does spiriting mean?
- present participle and gerund of spirit How to pronounce spirit
- The action of a spirit or ghost.
- Inspiration.
Questions about saying spiriting
How do you pronounce spiriting?
Say SPIR-ih-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiriting?
Spiriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · ih · ting.
Is spiriting 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 /ˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/ (SPIR-ih-ting).