How to pronounce kayaking
Say it like KY-ak-ing. Kayaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- ak
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kayaking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- akGive this part a little weight. 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 kayaking
American and British speakers say kayaking in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-ak-ing.
What does kayaking mean?
- A water sport involving racing, or doing tricks in, a kayak.
- present participle and gerund of kayak How to pronounce kayak
Where does kayaking come from?
From kayak + -ing.
Questions about saying kayaking
How do you pronounce kayaking?
Say KY-ak-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kayaking?
Kayaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ak · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say kayaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.