How to pronounce weighting
Say it like WAY-ting. Weighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weighting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay 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 weighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAY-ting.
What does weighting mean?
- present participle and gerund of weight How to pronounce weight
- The weight or significance given to something, sometimes by means of a statistical multiplier.“Higher weightings were assigned to data from double-blind studies.”
Words that rhyme with weighting
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Words that sound like weighting
Questions about saying weighting
How do you pronounce weighting?
Say WAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weighting?
Weighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ting.
Is weighting 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 /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ (WAY-ting).
What words sound the same as weighting?
Weighting sounds the same as waiting in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.