To pronounce "motivating", say MOT-iv-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MOT-iv-at-ing
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"motivating" has 4 syllables: mot-iv-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees.”
“He was motivated purely by self-interest.”
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Motivating" has 4 syllables: mot · iv · at · ing.
Motivating: To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage.
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