How to pronounce aching
Say it like AY-king. Aching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aching
American and British speakers say aching in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-king.
What does aching mean?
- present participle and gerund of ache How to pronounce ache
- That aches; continuously painful; that causes pain.
- The feeling of an ache; a dull pain.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with aching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aching.
Questions about saying aching
How do you pronounce aching?
Say AY-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aching?
Aching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say aching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.