How to pronounce spotting
Say it like SPOT-ing. Spotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT).
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- SPOT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spotting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOTSay 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 spotting
- 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: SPOT-ing.
What does spotting mean?
- present participle and gerund of spot How to pronounce spot
- A spotted pattern.
- The act of spotting or sighting something.
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Words that rhyme with spotting
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Questions about saying spotting
How do you pronounce spotting?
Say SPOT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɒtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spotting?
Spotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT). Broken into parts: SPOT · ing.
Is spotting 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 /ˈspɒtɪŋ/ (SPOT-ing).