How to pronounce substituting
Say it like SUHB-stih-too-ting. Substituting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- stih
- too
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substituting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of substituting
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUHB-stih-tyoo-ting.
What does substituting mean?
- present participle and gerund of substitute How to pronounce substitute
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Questions about saying substituting
How do you pronounce substituting?
Say SUHB-stih-too-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbstɪˌtutɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substituting?
Substituting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · stih · too · ting.
Is substituting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːtɪŋ/ (SUHB-stih-tyoo-ting).