How to pronounce flocking
Say it like FLOK-ing. Flocking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈflɑkɪŋ/FLOK-ing
UK British/ˈflɒkɪŋ/FLOK-ing
- FLOK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flocking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOKSay 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 flocking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOK-ing.
What does flocking mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of flock How to pronounce flock
- The process of adding small particles to a surface for the sake of texture.
- A material textured in this way, such as the artificial snow of a Christmas tree.
Words that rhyme with flocking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flocking.
Questions about saying flocking
How do you pronounce flocking?
Say FLOK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflɒkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flocking?
Flocking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOK). Broken into parts: FLOK · ing.
Is flocking 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 /ˈflɒkɪŋ/ (FLOK-ing).