How to pronounce parking
Say it like PAR-king. Parking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-king.
What does parking mean?
- space in which vehicles can be parked“there is plenty of parking behind the store”
- the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily
Where does parking come from?
From park + -ing (participial).
Words that rhyme with parking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parking.
Questions about saying parking
How do you pronounce parking?
Say PAR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parking?
Parking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · king.
Is parking 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 /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ (PAH-king).