How to Pronounce "palpitating"
word
ˈpæɫpəteɪtɪŋ
PAL-puh-tay-ting
pˈælpɪtˌeɪtɪŋ
PAL-pi-tay-ting
Definition
Moving or beating with a fast or strong rhythm, most commonly used to describe a rapidly beating heart.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæɫpəteɪtɪŋ
British English
pˈælpɪtˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAL-puh-tay-ting
UK
PAL-pi-tay-ting
Listen in Context
My heart was palpitating after I ran up the stairs.
The doctor's stethoscope could hear my palpitating chest.
Her heart was palpitating with excitement when she saw the surprise gift.
I could feel my chest palpitating just before giving my speech.