How to pronounce chucking
Say it like CHUHK-ing. Chucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK).
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- CHUHK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chucking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chucking
American and British speakers say chucking in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHK-ing.
What does chucking mean?
- present participle and gerund of chuck How to pronounce chuck
- The holding of an object in a chuck.
Words that rhyme with chucking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chucking.
Questions about saying chucking
How do you pronounce chucking?
Say CHUHK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chucking?
Chucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK). Broken into parts: CHUHK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say chucking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.