How to pronounce coking
Say it like KOH-king. Coking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay 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 coking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-king.
What does coking mean?
- present participle and gerund of coke How to pronounce coke
- The manufacture of coke via the destructive distillation of coal
Words that rhyme with coking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coking.
Questions about saying coking
How do you pronounce coking?
Say KOH-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coking?
Coking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · king.
Is coking 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 /ˈkəʊkɪŋ/ (KOH-king).