How to pronounce truncating
Say it like TRUHNG-kay-ting. Truncating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHNG).
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- TRUHNG
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truncating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kayGive 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 truncating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRUHNG-kay-ting.
What does truncating mean?
- present participle and gerund of truncate How to pronounce truncate
Questions about saying truncating
How do you pronounce truncating?
Say TRUHNG-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌŋˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌŋˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truncating?
Truncating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHNG). Broken into parts: TRUHNG · kay · ting.
Is truncating 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 /ˈtrʌŋˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (TRUHNG-kay-ting).