How to pronounce bilking
Say it like BIL-king. Bilking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bilking
American and British speakers say bilking in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪlkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɪlkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-king.
What does bilking mean?
- present participle and gerund of bilk How to pronounce bilk
- The act of one who bilks (in any sense).
Questions about saying bilking
How do you pronounce bilking?
Say BIL-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪlkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪlkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilking?
Bilking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · king.
Do Americans and Brits say bilking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪlkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɪlkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.