How to pronounce lacking
Say it like LAK-ing. Lacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. 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 lacking
American and British speakers say lacking in essentially the same way: /ˈlækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-ing.
What does lacking mean?
- inadequate in amount or degree“a deficient education”“deficient in common sense”
- nonexistent“the thumb is absent”“her appetite was lacking”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with lacking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lacking.
Questions about saying lacking
How do you pronounce lacking?
Say LAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacking?
Lacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say lacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.