How to Pronounce Congratulating

To pronounce "congratulating", say CONGR-at-ul-at-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

CONGR-at-ul-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “congratulating”

"congratulating" has 5 syllables: congr-at-ul-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does congratulating mean?

verb

  1. To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for.

    “Remind me to congratulate Dave and Lisa on their wedding.”

  2. To consider oneself fortunate in some matter.

    “I congratulated myself on the success of my plan.”

Words that rhyme with congratulating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

felicitatecomplimentpridepreenplumeapplaudapplaudingappreciating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "congratulating"?▾

"Congratulating" has 5 syllables: congr · at · ul · at · ing.

What does "congratulating" mean?▾

Congratulating: To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for.

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