How to pronounce muckraking
Say it like MUHK-ray-king. Muckraking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK).
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- MUHK
- ray
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muckraking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of muckraking
American and British speakers say muckraking in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌˌkreɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌˌkreɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHK-ray-king.
What does muckraking mean?
- present participle and gerund of muckrake How to pronounce muckrake
Questions about saying muckraking
How do you pronounce muckraking?
Say MUHK-ray-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌkreɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌˌkreɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muckraking?
Muckraking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK). Broken into parts: MUHK · ray · king.
Do Americans and Brits say muckraking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌˌkreɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌˌkreɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.