How to pronounce husking
Say it like HUHS-king. Husking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS).
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- HUHS
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Husking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHSSay 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 husking
American and British speakers say husking in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌskɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌskɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHS-king.
What does husking mean?
- present participle and gerund of husk How to pronounce husk
- The act or process of husking maize.
- A meeting of neighbors or friends to assist in this task; a fairground competition inspired by such communal work.
Questions about saying husking
How do you pronounce husking?
Say HUHS-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌskɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌskɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in husking?
Husking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS). Broken into parts: HUHS · king.
Do Americans and Brits say husking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌskɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌskɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.