How to pronounce pancaking
Say it like PAN-kay-king. Pancaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- kay
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pancaking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. 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 pancaking
American and British speakers say pancaking in essentially the same way: /ˈpænkeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpænkeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAN-kay-king.
What does pancaking mean?
- present participle and gerund of pancake How to pronounce pancake
Questions about saying pancaking
How do you pronounce pancaking?
Say PAN-kay-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpænkeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpænkeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pancaking?
Pancaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · kay · king.
Do Americans and Brits say pancaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpænkeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpænkeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.