How to pronounce lucking
Say it like LUHK-ing. Lucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK).
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- LUHK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lucking
American and British speakers say lucking in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlʌkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHK-ing.
What does lucking mean?
- present participle and gerund of luck How to pronounce luck
Words that rhyme with lucking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lucking.
Questions about saying lucking
How do you pronounce lucking?
Say LUHK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lucking?
Lucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK). Broken into parts: LUHK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say lucking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.