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