How to pronounce forking
Say it like FOR-king. Forking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrkɪŋ/FOR-king
UK British/ˈfɔːkɪŋ/FAW-king
- FOR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-king.
What does forking mean?
adjective
- forked, crooked or winding
- euphemistic fucking (intensifier)
- present participle and gerund of fork How to pronounce fork
Questions about saying forking
How do you pronounce forking?
Say FOR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forking?
Forking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · king.
Is forking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːkɪŋ/ (FAW-king).