How to pronounce vociferating
Say it like vuh-SIF-uh-ray-ting. Vociferating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF).
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- vuh
- SIF
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vociferating pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIFSay 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.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. 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 vociferating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuh-SIF-uh-ray-ting.
What does vociferating mean?
- present participle and gerund of vociferate How to pronounce vociferate
Questions about saying vociferating
How do you pronounce vociferating?
Say vuh-SIF-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /vəˈsɪfəreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /vəˈsɪfəreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vociferating?
Vociferating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF). Broken into parts: vuh · SIF · uh · ray · ting.
Is vociferating 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 /vəˈsɪfəreɪtɪŋ/ (vuh-SIF-uh-ray-ting).