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