How to pronounce networking
Say it like NET-wur-king. Networking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET).
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- NET
- wur
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Networking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wurGive this part a little weight. 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 networking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NET-wur-king.
What does networking mean?
- present participle and gerund of network How to pronounce network
- The use of computer networks.
- The process of meeting new people in a business or social context.
Questions about saying networking
How do you pronounce networking?
Say NET-wur-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛˌtwɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛˌtwɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in networking?
Networking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET). Broken into parts: NET · wur · king.
Is networking 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 /ˈnɛˌtwɜːkɪŋ/ (NET-wur-king).