How to pronounce translating
Say it like tranz-LAY-ting. Translating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- tranz
- LAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 translating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tranz-LAY-ting.
Other ways to say translating
Translating also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- TRAN-slay-ting /ˈtrænˌsleɪtɪŋ/
What does translating mean?
- present participle and gerund of translate How to pronounce translate
Words that rhyme with translating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of translating.
Questions about saying translating
How do you pronounce translating?
Say tranz-LAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translating?
Translating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: tranz · LAY · ting.
Is translating 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 /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/ (tranz-LAY-ting).