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