How to pronounce corking
Say it like KOR-king. Corking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay 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 corking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-king.
What does corking mean?
- present participle and gerund of cork How to pronounce cork
- splendid, enjoyable, bang-up
- The formation of white, cork-like striations on a jalapeño pepper.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with corking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corking.
Questions about saying corking
How do you pronounce corking?
Say KOR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corking?
Corking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · king.
Is corking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːkɪŋ/ (KAW-king).