How to pronounce hulking
Say it like HUHL-king. Hulking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHL).
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- HUHL
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hulking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hulking
American and British speakers say hulking in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHL-king.
What does hulking mean?
- Large and bulky, heavily built; massive.
- Unwieldy.
- present participle and gerund of hulk How to pronounce hulk
- A kind of sloping embankment used as a coastal defense.
Where does hulking come from?
From hulk + -ing.
Words that rhyme with hulking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hulking.
Questions about saying hulking
How do you pronounce hulking?
Say HUHL-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hulking?
Hulking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHL). Broken into parts: HUHL · king.
Do Americans and Brits say hulking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.