How to pronounce suspecting
Say it like suh-SPEK-ting. Suspecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- suh
- SPEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suspecting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suspecting
American and British speakers say suspecting in essentially the same way: /səˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /səˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-SPEK-ting.
What does suspecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of suspect How to pronounce suspect
Words that rhyme with suspecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suspecting.
Questions about saying suspecting
How do you pronounce suspecting?
Say suh-SPEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /səˈspɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈspɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suspecting?
Suspecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: suh · SPEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say suspecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈspɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /səˈspɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.