How to pronounce stagnating
Say it like STAG-nay-ting. Stagnating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAG).
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- STAG
- nay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stagnating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nayGive 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 stagnating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STAG-nay-ting.
What does stagnating mean?
- present participle and gerund of stagnate How to pronounce stagnate
Questions about saying stagnating
How do you pronounce stagnating?
Say STAG-nay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈstæɡˌneɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstæɡˌneɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stagnating?
Stagnating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAG). Broken into parts: STAG · nay · ting.
Is stagnating 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 /ˈstæɡˌneɪtɪŋ/ (STAG-nay-ting).