How to pronounce lurking
Say it like LUR-king. Lurking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR).
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- LUR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lurking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lurking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUR-king.
What does lurking mean?
Words that rhyme with lurking
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Questions about saying lurking
How do you pronounce lurking?
Say LUR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lurking?
Lurking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR). Broken into parts: LUR · king.
Is lurking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɜːkɪŋ/ (LUR-king).