How to pronounce choking
Say it like CHOH-king. Choking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH).
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- CHOH
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of choking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHOH-king.
What does choking mean?
- a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)
- the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe“no evidence that the choking was done by the accused”
Where does choking come from?
By surface analysis, choke + -ing.
Words that rhyme with choking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of choking.
Questions about saying choking
How do you pronounce choking?
Say CHOH-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃoʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choking?
Choking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH). Broken into parts: CHOH · king.
Is choking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ/ (CHOH-king).