How to pronounce wetting
Say it like WET-ing. Wetting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET).
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- WET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wetting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wetting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WET-ing.
What does wetting mean?
- present participle and gerund of wet How to pronounce wet
- The act of making something wet.
- The act of accidental urination on or in something.
- An act of murdering or seriously injuring someone.
- That makes (something) wet.
Words that rhyme with wetting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wetting.
Questions about saying wetting
How do you pronounce wetting?
Say WET-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wetting?
Wetting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET). Broken into parts: WET · ing.
Is wetting 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 /ˈwɛtɪŋ/ (WET-ing).