How to pronounce blacking
Say it like BLAK-ing. Blacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
- BLAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay 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 blacking
American and British speakers say blacking in essentially the same way: /ˈblækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-ing.
What does blacking mean?
- A preparation, containing lampblack, used to produce a shiny black coating.
- Shoe polish.
- A boycott, usually as part of an industrial dispute.
- present participle and gerund of black How to pronounce black
Words that rhyme with blacking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blacking.
Questions about saying blacking
How do you pronounce blacking?
Say BLAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blacking?
Blacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say blacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.