How to pronounce arcing
Say it like AR-king. Arcing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arcing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arcing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-king.
What does arcing mean?
- present participle and gerund of arc How to pronounce arc
- The shape or motion of something that arcs.
Words that rhyme with arcing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arcing.
Questions about saying arcing
How do you pronounce arcing?
Say AR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arcing?
Arcing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · king.
Is arcing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːkɪŋ/ (AH-king).