How to pronounce attacking
Say it like uh-TAK-ing. Attacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- uh
- TAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attacking
American and British speakers say attacking in essentially the same way: /əˈtækɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈtækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TAK-ing.
What does attacking mean?
- disposed to attack
Where does attacking come from?
From attack + -ing.
Words that rhyme with attacking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of attacking.
Questions about saying attacking
How do you pronounce attacking?
Say uh-TAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈtækɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈtækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attacking?
Attacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: uh · TAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say attacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtækɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈtækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.