How to pronounce caking
Say it like KAY-king. Caking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay 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 caking
American and British speakers say caking in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-king.
What does caking mean?
- present participle and gerund of cake How to pronounce cake
- A layer or deposit of caked material.
Words that rhyme with caking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caking.
Questions about saying caking
How do you pronounce caking?
Say KAY-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caking?
Caking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say caking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.