How to pronounce chalking
Say it like CHAW-king. Chalking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAW).
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- CHAW
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAWSay 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 chalking
American and British speakers say chalking in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɔkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃɔːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAW-king.
What does chalking mean?
- Something chalked on a surface.
- The appearance of non-gloss paint on an exterior surface due to chemical deterioration and removal by weather.
- present participle and gerund of chalk How to pronounce chalk
Words that rhyme with chalking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chalking.
Questions about saying chalking
How do you pronounce chalking?
Say CHAW-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɔkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalking?
Chalking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAW). Broken into parts: CHAW · king.
Do Americans and Brits say chalking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɔkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɔːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.