How to Pronounce Pontificating

To pronounce "pontificating", say PONT-if-ic-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

13

Letters

PONT-if-ic-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “pontificating”

"pontificating" has 5 syllables: pont-if-ic-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does pontificating mean?

verb

  1. To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
  2. To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.

Words that rhyme with pontificating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pontificating"?▾

"Pontificating" has 5 syllables: pont · if · ic · at · ing.

What does "pontificating" mean?▾

Pontificating: To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.

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