How to pronounce tattooing
Say it like tat-OO-ing. Tattooing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- tat
- OO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tattooing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tatGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tattooing
American and British speakers say tattooing in essentially the same way: /ˌtæˈtuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌtæˈtuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: tat-OO-ing.
What does tattooing mean?
- The act of beating out a rhythm on a drum
- The act of marking a body part, usually the skin with a tattoo
- present participle and gerund of tattoo How to pronounce tattoo
Words that rhyme with tattooing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tattooing.
Questions about saying tattooing
How do you pronounce tattooing?
Say tat-OO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæˈtuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌtæˈtuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tattooing?
Tattooing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: tat · OO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tattooing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtæˈtuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌtæˈtuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.