How to pronounce necklacing
Say it like NEK-luh-sing. Necklacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- luh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necklacing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of necklacing
American and British speakers say necklacing in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛkləsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnɛkləsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEK-luh-sing.
What does necklacing mean?
- present participle and gerund of necklace How to pronounce necklace
- A method of informal execution using a burning necklace (petrol filled tyre); in which a rubber tyre is filled with petrol, placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.
Questions about saying necklacing
How do you pronounce necklacing?
Say NEK-luh-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkləsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkləsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necklacing?
Necklacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · luh · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say necklacing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛkləsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnɛkləsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.