How to pronounce fracking
Say it like FRAK-ing. Fracking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
- FRAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fracking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fracking
American and British speakers say fracking in essentially the same way: /ˈfrækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfrækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-ing.
What does fracking mean?
- Hydraulic fracturing.
- Fucking.
Where does fracking come from?
From frack (“fracture”) + -ing.
Words that rhyme with fracking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fracking.
Questions about saying fracking
How do you pronounce fracking?
Say FRAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfrækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fracking?
Fracking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say fracking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfrækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.