How to pronounce caulking
Say it like KAW-king. Caulking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caulking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caulking
American and British speakers say caulking in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɔːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-king.
What does caulking mean?
- present participle and gerund of caulk How to pronounce caulk
- A sealing material used to seal joints between heterogeneous materials in many kinds of construction and manufacture.“Oakum was used for the caulking of the hulls of wooden ships.”
- An act/process of sealing using this material.
Words that rhyme with caulking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caulking.
Questions about saying caulking
How do you pronounce caulking?
Say KAW-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caulking?
Caulking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · king.
Do Americans and Brits say caulking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.