How to pronounce eking
Say it like EE-king. Eking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eking
American and British speakers say eking in essentially the same way: /ˈikɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈiːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-king.
What does eking mean?
- The act or process of adding.
- That which is added.
- present participle and gerund of eke How to pronounce eke
Where does eking come from?
From Middle English *eking, *eching, deverbal of eken (“to increase, add”), equivalent to eke + -ing.
Words that rhyme with eking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eking.
Questions about saying eking
How do you pronounce eking?
Say EE-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈikɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈiːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eking?
Eking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · king.
Do Americans and Brits say eking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈikɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈiːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.