How To Pronounce Lasting
lasting
In British English, lasting is pronounced /ˈlɑː.stɪŋ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlɑː.stɪ̃ŋ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈlæs.tɪŋ/.
Lasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Lasting has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Lasting
Questions About Lasting
How do you pronounce lasting in British English?
In British English, lasting is pronounced /ˈlɑː.stɪŋ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlɑː.stɪ̃ŋ].
How do you pronounce lasting in American English?
In American English, lasting is pronounced /ˈlæs.tɪŋ/.
How many syllables are in lasting?
Lasting has two syllables, /lɑː/ + /stɪŋ/.
Where is the stress in lasting?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /lɑː/.
Do British and American English pronounce lasting the same way?
No. British English has /ˈlɑː.stɪŋ/ and American English has /ˈlæs.tɪŋ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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