How to pronounce targeting
Say it like TAR-guh-ting. Targeting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɑrɡətɪŋ/TAR-guh-ting
UK British/ˈtɑːɡətɪŋ/TAH-guh-ting
- TAR
- guh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Targeting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of targeting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAH-guh-ting.
What does targeting mean?
adjective
- Involved in the transportation or correct positioning of a protein inside or outside a specific region of the cell.
- An instance of something being targeted.
- present participle and gerund of target How to pronounce target
Questions about saying targeting
How do you pronounce targeting?
Say TAR-guh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrɡətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːɡətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in targeting?
Targeting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · guh · ting.
Is targeting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɑːɡətɪŋ/ (TAH-guh-ting).