How to pronounce braking
Say it like BRAY-king. Braking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce braking. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BRAY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of braking
American and British speakers say braking in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-king.
What does braking mean?
- present participle and gerund of brake How to pronounce brake
- The act of applying brakes.“the acceleratings and brakings of a vehicle”
Words that rhyme with braking
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Words that sound like braking
Questions about saying braking
How do you pronounce braking?
Say BRAY-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braking?
Braking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say braking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as braking?
Braking sounds the same as breaking in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.