How to pronounce docking
Say it like DOK-ing. Docking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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- DOK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of docking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-ing.
What does docking mean?
- present participle and gerund of dock How to pronounce dock
- The process of cutting off or trimming the tail or ears of an animal.
- The securing of a vessel to the quayside with cables.
- The process of connecting one spacecraft to another.
Where does docking come from?
From dock + -ing.
Words that rhyme with docking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of docking.
Questions about saying docking
How do you pronounce docking?
Say DOK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docking?
Docking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · ing.
Is docking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒkɪŋ/ (DOK-ing).