How to pronounce harking
Say it like HAR-king. Harking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of harking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-king.
What does harking mean?
- present participle and gerund of hark How to pronounce hark
- The act of harking back; a reversion or return.
Words that rhyme with harking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harking.
Questions about saying harking
How do you pronounce harking?
Say HAR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harking?
Harking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · king.
Is harking 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 /ˈhɑːkɪŋ/ (HAH-king).