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