How to pronounce hankering
Say it like HANG-kuh-ring. Hankering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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- HANG
- kuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hankering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hankering
American and British speakers say hankering in essentially the same way: /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HANG-kuh-ring.
What does hankering mean?
- present participle and gerund of hanker How to pronounce hanker
- A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.
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Questions about saying hankering
How do you pronounce hankering?
Say HANG-kuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hankering?
Hankering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · kuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say hankering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.