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