How to pronounce transliterating
Say it like tranz-LIT-uh-ray-ting. Transliterating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- tranz
- LIT
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transliterating 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.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 transliterating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tranz-LIT-uh-ray-ting.
What does transliterating mean?
- present participle and gerund of transliterate How to pronounce transliterate
Questions about saying transliterating
How do you pronounce transliterating?
Say tranz-LIT-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈlɪtəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /trænzˈlɪtəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transliterating?
Transliterating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: tranz · LIT · uh · ray · ting.
Is transliterating 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 /trænzˈlɪtəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (tranz-LIT-uh-ray-ting).