How to Pronounce "mating"
word
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/
MAY-ding
/mˈeɪtɪŋ/
MAY-ting
Definition
The process by which animals come together to reproduce, usually involving a male and a female of the same species. It can also refer to the pairing or joining of things.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/
British English
/mˈeɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY-ding
UK
MAY-ting
Listen in Context
Mating helps animals produce offspring.
Scientists study the mating behavior of birds.
Peacocks display their feathers as a mating ritual.
You can hear frogs' mating calls at night near the pond.