How to pronounce meatpacking
Say it like MEET-pak-ing. Meatpacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET).
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- MEET
- pak
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meatpacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pakGive 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 meatpacking
American and British speakers say meatpacking in essentially the same way: /ˈmitˌpækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmiːtˌpækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEET-pak-ing.
What does meatpacking mean?
- The slaughter and further processing of animals for meat.
Where does meatpacking come from?
From meat + packing.
Questions about saying meatpacking
How do you pronounce meatpacking?
Say MEET-pak-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitˌpækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtˌpækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meatpacking?
Meatpacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET). Broken into parts: MEET · pak · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say meatpacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmitˌpækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmiːtˌpækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.