How to pronounce wildcatting
Say it like WYLD-kat-ing. Wildcatting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
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- WYLD
- kat
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildcatting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wildcatting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WYLD-kat-ing.
What does wildcatting mean?
- present participle and gerund of wildcat How to pronounce wildcat
Questions about saying wildcatting
How do you pronounce wildcatting?
Say WYLD-kat-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldˌkætɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldˌkætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildcatting?
Wildcatting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · kat · ing.
Is wildcatting 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 /ˈwaɪldˌkætɪŋ/ (WYLD-kat-ing).