How to pronounce suffocating
Say it like SUHF-uh-kay-ting. Suffocating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
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- SUHF
- uh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffocating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive 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 suffocating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUHF-uh-kay-ting.
What does suffocating mean?
- present participle and gerund of suffocate How to pronounce suffocate
- Synonym of suffocation.
- That tends to suffocate the target(s); so overwhelming and lethal or life-threatening as to suffocate; suffocative.
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Questions about saying suffocating
How do you pronounce suffocating?
Say SUHF-uh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffocating?
Suffocating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · uh · kay · ting.
Is suffocating 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 /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (SUHF-uh-kay-ting).