How to pronounce borking
Say it like BOR-keeng. Borking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- keeng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keengKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of borking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-keeng.
What does borking mean?
- present participle and gerund of bork. How to pronounce bork
Where does borking come from?
From bork + -ing.
Questions about saying borking
How do you pronounce borking?
Say BOR-keeng. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrkiŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːkiŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borking?
Borking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · keeng.
Is borking 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 /ˈbɔːkiŋ/ (BAW-keeng).